Indians left fielder Michael Brantley has already reached another small milestone in his rehab, as he’s begun hitting off a tee according to manager Terry Francona.
Brantley is still expected to miss roughly the first month of the season as he works his way back from off-season surgery on his non-throwing (right) shoulder. The speed at which he progresses with hitting drills will be the biggest factor in determining his actual return date.
Brantley began taking swings earlier this week in Goodyear and has since graduated to hitting off a tee.
“He’s already done that,” Francona said.