Astros outfielder took batting practice on the field for the first time Sunday as he...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Michael Brantley took batting practice on the field for the first time on Sunday, a significant step in his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery.
Brantley had been limited to hitting in the batting cages during the first week and a half of spring training. He has no restrictions defensively, but is still on a meticulous schedule for hitting. If Brantley adheres to it, the veteran outfielder said he should be ready for opening day on March 30. Brantley’s apparent next step would be to face live pitching, be it in a live batting practice session or a Grapefruit League game. It is unclear when either will occur.
Brantley, manager Dusty Baker and general manager Dana Brown have all been cautiously optimistic that Brantley could be cleared for the season-opener, although Brown acknowledged earlier in camp it will “come down to the wire.” Brantley underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair his right labrum on Aug. 10. Houston re-signed him to an incentive-laden, one-year deal this winter that could reach $16 million if he takes 525 plate appearances.
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