Astros GM James Click on has “no replace” on the standing of Michael Brantley, who has now missed shut to 6 weeks on account of proper shoulder discomfort. In an interview with group radio broadcaster Robert Ford (hat tip to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle), Click on mentioned that “with each passing day, it’s a must to form of take an trustworthy take a look at” whether or not or not Brantley’s 2022 season could possibly be over, although the Astros are nonetheless hopeful that Brantley can finally return.
Brantley himself told Rome and different reporters earlier this week that he hadn’t began swinging, and was “day-to-day” with “no timetable” about when he may begin resuming baseball actions. Contemplating the 35-year-old’s prolonged historical past of shoulder surgical procedures, there isn’t a lot Brantley or the Astros can do however wait and see if his discomfort lessens, since making an attempt to power the difficulty may make issues worse. Houston has missed Brantley’s bat within the lineup, and this harm uncertainty additionally casts a shadow over Brantley’s free agent market this winter. The veteran is within the closing two months of his two-year, $32MM cope with the Astros.
Extra updates on different harm conditions from round baseball…
- Nearly precisely one yr in the past, Tyler Glasnow underwent Tommy John surgical procedure, ending his 2021 season and placing his participation doubtful for the 2022 marketing campaign. Nonetheless, Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder advised Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times that Glasnow is “absolutely wholesome” and mentioned “the possibility just isn’t zero” that Glasnow may assist the Rays earlier than the yr is out. Contemplating that Glasnow remains to be at the least a few weeks away from throwing to reside hitters, mid-September may be the sooner he can return, and even then would possible be restricted to bullpen work.
- Joey Lucchesi is one other TJ affected person who may issue into the 2022 season, as Mets supervisor Buck Showalter advised MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo and different reporters that “if [Lucchesi] can proceed down the trail he’s on, he’s going to be an possibility for us.” Lucchesi underwent his surgical procedure in late June 2021, and he has been understanding on the Mets’ spring facility in Florida. The left-hander posted some strong numbers as a starter for the Padres and Mets over his 4 Main League seasons, however would additionally most likely return as a reliever, on condition that he’d want much less time to construct up his arm for reduction innings than starter’s innings. Since New York in skinny on left-handed relievers, Lucchesi or David Peterson may add some steadiness to the bullpen down the stretch and into the postseason.
- Kevin Pillar’s season was regarded as over when he underwent shoulder surgical procedure in June, however the Dodgers outfielder was not too long ago cleared to begin baseball actions. “I’d positively name it greatest case state of affairs,” Pillar advised Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, and his purpose is to at the least give the Dodgers one thing to consider when constructing their late-season roster and their playoff rosters. “It’s making an attempt to get myself wholesome, show that I’m wholesome, get some video games below belt and put myself in place the place…I’m accessible,” Pillar mentioned. The veteran outfielder signed a minor league cope with L.A. in March and appeared in solely 4 video games with the Dodgers earlier than struggling a fractured left shoulder.
