October 22, 2023
Houston Astros outfielder
Michael Brantley will hit out of the two-hole on Sunday for Game 6 of the ALCS.
Mauricio Dubon had been slotted there the last two games but hasn't done much with the bat. Brantley was the two-hitter for the Astros in Game 3 but went 0-for-5 himself. Houston has been searching for a combination they like at the top paired with
Jose Altuve in this series.
Alex Bregman started the first two games as the two hitter, Dubon has gotten two games in that spot and this will now be Brantley's second game hitting second in the ALCS. Brantley is in left field while Dubon patrols center, sending
Chas McCormick to the bench.
--Justin Raffone - RotoBallerSource: Houston Astros
October 11, 2023
Houston Astros outfielder
Michael Brantley is back in left field and is hitting sixth in the batting order on Wednesday for Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander
Joe Ryan.
Chas McCormick has returned to center field and is in the seven-hole. Brantley has gone 2-for-7 with a walk and two strikeouts in two games of the Division Series against Minnesota, with McCormick going 2-for-8 with an RBI and two strikeouts so far in two games. Brantley has only faced Ryan two times in his career, walking once. McCormick has faced the Twins starter seven times, picking up two hits (one home run) and two RBI while striking out three times.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
September 30, 2023
Houston Astros outfielder
Michael Brantley is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The veteran outfielder made his season debut in August after missing over a year due to shoulder surgery. He also missed eight games earlier this month due to soreness in the same shoulder. Brantley has been a solid hitter when healthy, but keeping him in the lineup has been a struggle.
Chas McCormick will cover left field and bat sixth versus right-hander
Merrill Kelly on Saturday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
September 27, 2023
Houston Astros outfielder
Michael Brantley (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Brantley will make his return to the lineup after missing nine of the last 10 games due to a right shoulder soreness. The veteran outfielder has been available off the bench over the last few days, but will officially be back in the lineup for the first time on Wednesday. He'll cover left field and bat sixth versus right-hander
Bryce Miller.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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