The top story in Indians camp this spring, left fielder Michael Brantley has progressed to front toss as he rehabs from offseason shoulder surgery. It’s the first time he’s hit live baseballs and the last progression before getting into the batting cage, a major step in his road back to the lineup.
To date, the speed at which Brantley has graduated from milestone to milestone has given the Indians some good news.
“There’s significant progression to go. The good news is he’s doing great,” Indians manager Terry Francona told reporters in Goodyear, Ariz. on Wednesday. “The hitting guys come back and say, 'He looks great.