Astros place OF Michael Brantley on IL with shoulder issue
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Houston Astros' Michael Brantley (23) celebrates with Yordan Alvarez (44) after hitting a grand slam against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip, Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
NEW YORK – The Houston Astros have placed five-time All-Star Michael Brantley on the injured list with right shoulder discomfort.
The team announced the move Tuesday prior to a game against the New York Mets. Brantley left Houston's 6-3 loss to the New York Yankees on Sunday in the eighth inning. He was 0 for 3 with two strikeouts before being replaced by pinch-hitter J.J. Matijevic.
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The 35-year-old outfielder is hitting .288 with five homers and a .785 OPS in 64 games this season.
Outfielder Chas McCormick was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land two days after being demoted. Right-hander Enoli Paredes was also called up, and right-hander Brandon Bielak was optioned to Triple-A after Sunday's defeat.
The Los Angeles Angels claimed outfielder Dillon Thomas off waivers after Houston designated him for assignment Friday.
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