Report: Brantley Leaves Astros in Los Angeles For Further Shoulder Tests in Houston

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley left Los Angeles on Thursday for further evaluations on his right shoulder.

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Michael Brantley (right shoulder discomfort) flew back to Houston to be evaluated. Dusty Baker said after he hit on Tuesday, it didn’t feel right.

— Julia Morales (@JuliaMorales) July 14, 2022

Michael Brantley was sent back to Houston before the Astros' Thursday contest with the Los Angeles Angels, per Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet. The left fielder took swings Tuesday, but "it didn't feel right."

Placed on the 10-day injured list June 28, Brantley was eligible for reinstatement over a week ago. The 35-year-old last played June 26 against the New York Yankees when he exited with right-shoulder discomfort. 

With left field open, sophomore Chas McCormick has picked up 32 at-bats with a .269/.406/.500 in the month of July. The 27-year-old struck two homers in the first two weeks with six walks to eight strikeouts.

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