CLEVELAND (AP) Indians outfielder Michael Brantley has no timetable for his return from the shoulder injury that has sidelined him for the second time this season.
Brantley spoke to reporters Saturday for the first time since being placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 14. He began the season on the DL following surgery for a torn right labrum in November. Brantley hit .231 with seven RBIs in 11 games before being shut down again.
Brantley, who received an anti-inflammatory shot in the shoulder two weeks ago, doesn’t think he returned from the surgery too soon. He has been hitting off a tee but isn’t sure when he will begin taking swings in the batting cage.
Brantley finished third in the AL Most Valuable Player voting in 2014 when he hit .327 with 20 homers and 97 RBIs. He batted .310 with 15 homers and 84 RBIs last season.
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