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Michael Brantley Injury: Updates on Indians OF's Recovery from Shoulder Surgery

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley missed nearly the entire 2016 season due to a shoulder injury, and that ailment could cost him time in 2017 as well.

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Brantley May Not Be Ready for 2017

Thursday, Sept. 29

According to Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball, a source indicated that Brantley could miss significant time in 2017 after undergoing surgery on his shoulder that reportedly involved "re-anchor[ing] the muscle to the bone."

Brantley missed the start of 2016 due to the injury, and after appearing in 11 games, he went back on the shelf and underwent season-ending biceps tenodesis surgery in August.