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Michael Brantley | Outfielder

Team:	Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:	(26) / 5/15/1987
Ht / Wt:	6'2' / 200
Bats / Throws:	Left / Left
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2014: Arb. Eligible, 2017: Free Agent
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Michael Brantley went 2-for-3 with a double in Friday's loss to the Red Sox.

As a team, the Indians only mustered four total hits, and Brantley had half of them. His season is off to a fantastic start, hitting .312/.366/.399 with two homers, 24 RBI and three stolen bases. With Nick Swisher now playing first base on a nightly basis, Brantley should continue to see everyday at-bats in the Indians' outfield. May 24 - 11:00 PM

Michael Brantley has two hits in loss
May 24 - 11:00 PM
Brantley drives in three in loss to Tigers
May 23 - 12:35 AM
Michael Brantley goes deep in win
May 19 - 3:53 PM
Michael Brantley comes up with big hit
May 12 - 5:14 PM

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Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with three RBI in the Indians' loss to the Tigers on Wednesday.

Brantley did all his damage with three singles, bringing his RBI count to 24 and his batting average to .309 in the process. And the left fielder is 7-for-16 (.438) in his last four games with nine RBI in those 16 at-bats. The 26-year-old is well on his way to an encore of a 2012 season in which he hit .288 with 37 doubles.

May 23 - 12:35 AM

Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

Michael Brantley had an RBI single and a three-run homer in Sunday's win over the Mariners.

The longball came in the second inning off of Felix Hernandez. It's just the second homer of the season for Brantley, who was hitting third in the batting order. The outfielder has now driven in 19 while hitting .301 as he quietly puts together a nice season.

May 19 - 3:53 PM

Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

Michael Brantley went 2-for-4 with a game-tying RBI single in Sunday's comeback win over the Tigers.

Brantley lined a 1-1 fastball from Jose Valverde into left field to score the speedy Michael Bourn from second base. He had another single and a walk earlier in the game and is now sporting a .306 batting mark for the season.

May 12 - 5:14 PM

Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

Michael Brantley is hitting .302/.374/.406 with one homer and nine RBI over his first 107 plate appearances.

Brantley isn't your prototypical corner outfielder, but he's continued to sport a nice K/BB ratio and hit for a high average as he did last season. He doesn't offer a ton in the power and speed department, but fantasy owners could do worse with their final outfield spot.

May 3 - 11:32 AM

Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

Michael Brantley singled and belted a three-run homer Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

The longball came in the first inning off of Ian Kennedy. Brantley was out of commission for two weeks earlier this spring after getting spiked, but he's been a stud at the dish when healthy, batting .429 with seven RBI. He could have some sneaky fantasy value.

Mar 21 - 7:39 PM

Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Indians continue to discuss contract extensions with Michael Brantley and Jason Kipnis.

The Indians began talking to Brantley about an extension before they signed Michael Bourn. His long-term value is lower in left field than it was in center field, which adds a new dynamic to the negotiations. The 25-year-old will be arbitration-eligible for the first time after the 2013 season. As for Kipnis, he won't be arbitration-eligible until after 2014. With each player, the Indians would likely want to buy out their arbitration seasons and perhaps multiple years of free agency.

Source: FOX Sports

Mar 18 - 4:49 PM

Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

Michael Brantley (forearm) went 0-for-2 in his return to the lineup Sunday.

Brantley served as the designated hitter and batted in the leadoff spot after missing the last two weeks with a left forearm injury. The Indians are hoping he can return to playing the field Monday.

Mar 10 - 10:14 PM

Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

Michael Brantley (forearm) will return to Grapefruit League action Sunday as a designated hitter.

He'll then return to playing the field on Monday. Brantley has been out of action for two weeks after needing 15 stitches to close a laceration in his left forearm.

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Mar 10 - 10:18 AM

Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

Indians manager Terry Francona said that Michael Brantley (forearm) is likely to return to game action by Sunday.

Brantley needed 15 stitches last week after he was spiked on the left forearm by the Athletics' Josh Donaldson, but he's scheduled to return to workouts on Thursday. The 25-year-old still has plenty of time to get at-bats before Opening Day.

Source: Nick Camino on Twitter

Mar 7 - 11:57 AM

Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

Michael Brantley will have the stitches removed from his left forearm on Thursday or Friday before possibly being cleared to resume game activity at some point this weekend.

Brantley suffered a left forearm laceration after being spiked while sliding into third base back on February 25. He'll have missed nearly two weeks of action by the time he plays again, but he'll obviously be fine for Opening Day.

Source: Indians.mlb.com

Mar 6 - 8:04 PM

Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

Michael Brantley (forearm) is expected to have his stitches removed soon.

Brantley needed 15 stitches last week after he was spiked on the left forearm by the Athletics' Josh Donaldson. He has resumed all baseball activity except on-field batting practice, but he should have no restrictions within the next few days.

Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter

Mar 5 - 11:44 AM

Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

Michael Brantley will be shut down for the next 10 days due to a deep cut on his left forearm.

Brantley had to be taken to the hospital Monday after being spiked on the arm by Josh Donaldson. While there's no structural damage, he did have to be given stitches. With Opening Day more than a month away, Brantley should have no trouble getting back on track.

Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter

Feb 26 - 12:43 PM

Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

Michael Brantley was spiked on the left forearm Monday and had to be given stitches.

"He'll be fine," manager Terry Francona told reporters. Brantley will probably get a couple days off but should easily make a full recovery. He hit .288/.348/.402 with six home runs, 12 steals and 60 RBI in 149 games last season, and makes for a good third fantasy outfielder.

Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter

Feb 25 - 6:39 PM

Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

Indians manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that Michael Brantley will play left field and Drew Stubbs will play right field.

Some speculated that Brantley or Stubbs could be on the trade block following the signing of Michael Bourn, but there will be room for all of them in what should be a pretty solid defensive outfield. Nick Swisher will split playing time between first base, right field and the DH spot while Mark Reynolds will see most of his at-bats between the DH spot, first base and third base.

Source: Nick Camino on Twitter

Feb 12 - 3:01 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Carlos Santana
	2	Lou Marson D.L. Lou Marson (shoulder) admitted Monday that there is no timetable for his return to the Indians' active roster. Marson has begun throwing but is not yet performing any other baseball activities due to lingering soreness in his shoulder and neck. "It's definitely frustrating," the catcher told MLB.com. "I know what it is and kind of what I have to do. Hopefully, I can get on the field soon." May 20
	3	Yan Gomes
1B	1	Nick Swisher
2B	1	Jason Kipnis
	2	Cord Phelps
SS	1	Asdrubal Cabrera
3B	1	Mark Reynolds
	2	Mike Aviles
LF	1	Michael Brantley
	2	Ryan Raburn
CF	1	Michael Bourn
RF	1	Drew Stubbs
DH	1	Jason Giambi
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Justin Masterson
	2	Ubaldo Jimenez
	3	Brett Myers D.L. Brett Myers (elbow) will make at least one more rehab start. Myers' velocity was down on Wednesday in his second rehab outing with Double-A Akron, and he walked four while allowing three runs over 4 1/3 frames. Assuming his velocity comes back up the next time out, he could rejoin the Indians' rotation after that. May 23
	4	Zach McAllister
	5	Scott Kazmir
	6	Josh Tomlin D.L. Josh Tomlin (Tommy John surgery) could return near the end of the season. Tomlin went under the knife last August. At this point in his rehab, it's hard to predict if a 2013 return is in the cards. Tomlin has said he'd rather be 100 percent for 2014 rather than making a premature late-season return this year. The right-hander posted a 6.36 ERA in 16 starts and five relief appearances with the Indians last season. May 24
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Chris Perez
	2	Vinnie Pestano
	3	Joe Smith
	4	Matt Albers
	5	Bryan Shaw
	6	Rich Hill
	7	Cody Allen
	8	Corey Kluber
	9	Scott Barnes
	10	Blake Wood D.L. Blake Wood (elbow) will continue his minor league rehab assignment Wednesday with Class A Lake County. Wood felt some soreness in his surgically-repaired elbow during his first appearance on Saturday, but it was only a minor scare. The 27-year-old right-hander is currently in recovery mode from Tommy John surgery and will likely need a handful of appearances before he's a legitimate consideration for the major league roster. May 14
	11	Frank Herrmann D.L. Indians transferred RHP Frank Herrmann from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move clears a spot for the newly-claimed Robert Whitenack on the 40-man roster. Herrmann had Tommy John surgery in March and will miss the entire 2013 season. Apr 3

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