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Indians Place Michael Brantley On Disabled List

By Steve Adams | August 9, 2017 at 10:32am CDT

The Indians announced on Wednesday that they’ve placed left fielder Michael Brantley on the 10-day disabled list due to the sprained right ankle that he suffered in last night’s game. Infielder Erik Gonzalez has been recalled from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move.

Cleveland did not give a timeline on Brantley’s return to the roster, but even a brief loss is a blow for the team, as Cleveland finds itself in a reasonably tight American League Central division. The Indians are currently four games up on the Royals and 5.5 games ahead of the Twins in the Central. Brantley’s DL stint means he’ll miss a three-game set in Minnesota from Aug. 15-17 and at least the beginning of a three-game set in Kansas City immediately following that series. Cleveland also hosts Kansas City from Aug. 25-27.

Manager Terry Francona tells Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer that the sprain isn’t overly serious, but it’s also the second time that Brantley’s right ankle has sent him to the DL this season. “It’s considered mild, but it’s such a small area and you have to go more on the symptoms than maybe the diagnosis,” said Francona.

[Related: Updated Cleveland Indians depth chart]

With Brantley on the shelf for the time being, the Indians figure to rotate Austin Jackson, Brandon Guyer and Abraham Almonte in the outfield corners while rookie Bradley Zimmer handles the bulk of the playing time in center field. Cleveland is currently without Lonnie Chisenhall thanks to a strained right calf, meaning they’re without two of their top left-handed bats in the outfield. Speculatively speaking, the Indians could eventually turn to Tyler Naquin, even for a brief time, to add another lefty-swinging outfielder to the mix while Brantley and Chisenhall mend.

In 372 plate appearances this season, Brantley has posted a very solid .299/.358/.445 batting line with nine homers, 20 doubles and a triple.

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  1. arc89

    8 years ago

    Count down until Raja Davis is traded to the indians…

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    • Ken M.

      8 years ago

      He might come in handy if they face the Yankees in the playoffs.

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      • thegreatcerealfamine

        8 years ago

        What’s the username of the guy who trashes the Cubs on each and every article?

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    • sufferforsnakes

      8 years ago

      That trade will never happen. It’s not necessary.

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      • arc89

        8 years ago

        They need a back up OF which would cost them almost nothing. By the time Brantley is back the roster are expanded.

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        • darkstar61

          8 years ago

          They have plenty of backups, they need starters – but they even have one of those stashed in Columbus in the form of Naquin, so…

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        • sufferforsnakes

          8 years ago

          Even Yandy Diaz could play OF, and both their bats are definitely better than Rajai’s.

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        • arc89

          8 years ago

          Diaz is on the DL and is batting .203 please tell me again how he is a option.

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        • Greg David

          8 years ago

          You’re looking at the wrong Diaz. Yandy is healthy and hitting 350

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        • arc89

          8 years ago

          ESPN has him as being on the 10 day DL and he did bat .203 in his time up. 350 is in AAA

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        • sufferforsnakes

          8 years ago

          ESPN is wrong. Yandy is playing right now. Already drew a walk and scored a run.

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  2. leefieux

    8 years ago

    There’s a shocker…Brantley injured.

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    • sufferforsnakes

      8 years ago

      What is that supposed to mean?

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      • bastros88

        8 years ago

        exactly what it says

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        • tsolid 2

          8 years ago

          Bastros, you mad bro? Must’ve just got done watching Keuchel highlights.

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        • bastros88

          8 years ago

          oh I was, he’s a broken man I tell you

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      • darkstar61

        8 years ago

        That he is often injured, clearly.

        I’ve spoken with Doug Melvin about Brantley before and he told me that was always Mils one concern with Brantley. He has a blood disorder or something of some kind which slows his recovery time down, so even little things that might only need a day or two can take longer to get back to normal.

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        • tsolid 2

          8 years ago

          NICE name drop right there!

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        • thegreatcerealfamine

          8 years ago

          Oh righty then…lol

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        • darkstar61

          8 years ago

          Haha. Could really care less if you believe it or not, but that is exactly what he said. You run into him, ask him yourself

          Besides, Suffer knows me and he knows I don’t lie. And hes the one I was informing

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        • tsolid 2

          8 years ago

          C’mon man….Where did I say I didn’t believe you? Sensitive much???

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  3. Wolf Hoffmann

    8 years ago

    Mr. Glass.

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  4. Bklyn38

    8 years ago

    Curtis Granderson and Asbrudal Cabrera to the Indians? Both have cleared revocable waivers.

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    • sufferforsnakes

      8 years ago

      No and no.

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    • ken62

      8 years ago

      I would like to see Granderson here’

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    • Polish Hammer

      8 years ago

      Asdrubal and then they bump Ramirez to LF.

      Reply
  5. SimplyAmazin91

    8 years ago

    Is this enough to have the Indians contact the Mets about Bruce or Grandy. Either would be nice additions for the stretch run.

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  6. cincysports24

    8 years ago

    What ever happened to Naquin? he seemed so promising and now he’s an after thought.

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    • SimplyAmazin91

      8 years ago

      Could see him as a trade chip in the offseason.

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    • Greg David

      8 years ago

      Tito doesn’t like him

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    • jdgoat

      8 years ago

      His babip caught up to him

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  7. partyatnapolis

    8 years ago

    if he’s on the dl, now who’s gonna hit weak ground balls to the right side? 🙁

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    • sufferforsnakes

      8 years ago

      Carlos Santana?

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