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Brantley sits out third game to rest shoulder
- Updated: May 13, 2016
CLEVELAND — Michael Brantley remained out of the starting lineup for the Indians on Friday, marking the third straight game the outfielder has missed due to right shoulder fatigue.
Manager Terry Francona indicated that Brantley was scheduled to have his shoulder, which was surgically repaired in November, re-examined by a team doctor prior to Friday’s game against the Twins. Francona added that Cleveland should have more information Saturday as to whether Brantley can resume hitting, or if more rest will be required for the left fielder.
Francona said that it was “a bit premature” to think Brantley will require a stint on the disabled list.
“We will certainly do whatever the medical staff tells us we should do,” Francona said. “He’s doing pretty good. I think we just want to make sure he can continue to …
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