Injuries & Moves: Brantley available off the bench
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Sept. 25: OF/DH Michael Brantley (right shoulder soreness) available
Brantley, who underwent right shoulder surgery in August 2022 and made his return on Aug. 29 of this year, was available off the bench after missing six consecutive games. Brantley is hitting .262 with a .702 OPS in 42 at-bats.
INJURY UPDATES
10-day and 15-day injured list
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60-day injured list
RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (right forearm surgery)
Expected return: 2024
McCullers, sidelined since aggravating his forearm injury during a bullpen session in February, won't return this year following surgery performed on June 13 to repair his flexor tendon and remove a bone spur.
The right-hander had rehabbed to the point that he was close to facing hitters in mid-May, but another setback ultimately led to surgery. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 18. (Last updated: June 18) More>>
RHP Luis Garcia (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: 2024
Garcia underwent Tommy John surgery on May 19 and will miss the rest of the season. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 5. Garcia left his May 1 start against the Giants after only two pitches when he experienced pain in his right elbow.
Garcia, 26, posted a 2-2 record in six starts this season with a 4.00 ERA with 10 walks and 31 strikeouts and 27 innings. For his career, Garcia is 28-19 in 69 appearances (63 starts) with a 3.61 ERA, including 15-8 with a 3.72 ERA in 28 starts last year. (Last updated: June 5) More >>