We finally have resolution on Astros' Michael Brantley, shoulder injury
INJURY UPDATE
12 August 2022
Michael Brantley is done for the year. Composite image by Brandon Strange.
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley underwent arthroscopic labral repair surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley underwent an arthroscopic labral repair on his right shoulder, General Manager James Click announced today. As a result of the surgery, Brantley will miss the rest of the season. pic.twitter.com/zrOyceu9TD
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 12, 2022
Brantley has been sidelined since June 27th with the shoulder injury. Brantley finishes the season hitting .288 with 5 homers, 26 RBI, and an OPS of .785.
The Astros will continue rotating different players in left field, with Brantley officially out for the year.
Brantley is in the final year of his contract with Houston, and we have to wonder if we've seen the last of him in an Astros uniform.
In this episode, we break down the decision to bring rookie Cam Smith up to the Houston Astros big league roster — just 96 plate appearances into his major league journey.
Was it the right call, or a move made out of desperation due to the early-season outfield situation? We dive into the context of the Kyle Tucker trade, the uncertainty surrounding the outfield to start the year, and whether Cam Smith was truly ready — or if the Astros may have rushed a top prospect before he was fully developed.
Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank break it all down!
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