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Reports: Astros bring back Michael Brantley on 1-year deal
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Free-agent outfielder Michael Brantley has agreed to a one-year, $12 million contract to remain with the Houston Astros with an opportunity to make an additional $4 million in incentives, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday.

Brantley, 35, sustained a right shoulder injury and was limited to just 64 games last season. He underwent an arthroscopic labral repair in August.

Brantley batted. 288 with five homers and 26 RBIs last season.

A five-time All-Star, Brantley is a career .298 hitter with 127 homers and 713 RBIs in 1,430 career games with the Cleveland franchise (2009-18) and Houston.

This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.

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