Michael Brantley

Latest Stories

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley talks with his teammates before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Houston. The Astros placed outfielder Michael Brantley on a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, as he works his way back from right shoulder surgery that he had last August. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File)

Astros OF Michael Brantley, working back from shoulder surgery, to begin rehab assignment

Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. reacts after he got Chicago White Sox's Adam Engel to ground out to end the top of the fifth inning in Game 1 of a baseball American League Division Series Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Lance McCullers shines as Astros beat White Sox in ALDS Game 1

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2020, file photo, Houston Astros' Michael Brantley gestures while rounding the bases on his two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning of Game 4 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles. Brantley has agreed to a $32 million, two-year contract with the Astros, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday, Jan. 20, because the contract, which is pending a successful physical, had not been announced. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Brantley rejoins Astros to complete unfinished business

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

AP source: Brantley agrees to $32M, 2-year deal with Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa, right, celebrates after hitting a three-run home run that scored Kyle Tucker (30) and Alex Bregman (2) during the fourth inning of Game 4 of a baseball American League Division Series against the Oakland Athletics in Los Angeles, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) **FILE**

Bang! Bang! Astros thump away in win over Oakland, return to ALCS

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Gerrit Cole delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Richard Carson)

Cole strikes out 12, Bregman HR lifts Astros over Tigers 6-3

By JORDAN GODWIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers plays during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Bauers came to the Cleveland Indians in an off-season trade and the Indians are hoping the 23-year-old can help them fill the run-producing void left after the team traded Edwin Encarnacion and Yonder Alonso and decided not to re-sign All-Star outfielder Michael Brantley. (AP Photo/Mike Stone, File)

Jake of all trades: Indians counting on new arrival Bauers

By GABRIELLA KREUZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2018 file photo Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley runs to first base on a passed ball in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Cleveland. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press the Houston Astros have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent outfielder Michael Brantley. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 because the club has not yet announced the move. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, file)

Michael Brantley, Astros finalize $32M, 2-year contract

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

AP source: Astros agree to 2-year deal with Michael Brantley

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Erik Gonzalez, left, forces out Detroit Tigers' Christin Stewart at second base but then misplays the throw on a ball hit by Nicholas Castellanos during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Indians rest several regulars after clinch, Tigers win 6-4

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, Sept.15, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Cinch of a clinch: Indians win third straight division title

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley, right, watches hi two-run single off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy in the first inning of a home-opener baseball game, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Cleveland. Jason Kipnis and Jose Ramirez scored on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Mr. Comeback: Brantley leads Indians to 3-2 win over Royals

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley is introduced before a home-opener baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Cleveland. Dogged by injuries the past two seasons, Brantley was activated from the 15-day disabled list before Cleveland played the home-opener. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Indians activate OF Brantley before home opener

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Outfielder Rajai Davis makes Indians’ opening-day roster

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Indians’ Brantley homers on first pitch of spring debut

By GARY SCHATZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley warms up before batting practice during a workout in Cleveland. Brantley has progressed to lateral agility drills as he works his way back from right ankle surgery in October with an eye toward playing as much as possible this season. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Indians’ Brantley progressing in recovery from ankle surgery

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Options: Indians keep Brantley for $11.5M, Tomlin for $3M

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley, right, is looked at by a trainer in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, in Cleveland. Brantley had surgery to repair a right ankle injury that limited him in the playoffs. Brantley had ligaments stabilized in his ankle, which he injured while playing left field on Aug. 8. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Brantley has surgery, Indians weighing options on his future

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

The Cleveland Indians watch during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees in Game 5 of a baseball American League Division Series, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Cleveland. The Yankees won 5-2 and advanced to the ALCS. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Classic fall: Indians’ Series hopes dashed by early exit

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Edwin Encarnacion is carried off the field after rolling his ankle at second base in the second inning of Game 2 of baseball's American League Division Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Indians offense tamed with Encarnacion injured

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press