The MLB world is currently waiting for the next personnel movement which will perhaps unblock things in an off-season that is rather neutral at the moment.
But it was a different kind of personnel movement that surprised the baseball world this morning.
Indeed, it has been reported that former Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is retiring, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Brantley spent the last five years of his career in Houston and played a significant role in the team's success.
Family would be the main reason why the main interested party would hang up his crampons.
It's time for me to be home 24/7, watching my kids grow and not missing any milestones.
Brantley originally joined the Astros before the 2019 season and immediately showed what he could do, as evidenced by his .311 batting average and career-high 22 home runs. Before landing in Houston, the 36-year-old played with Cleveland from 2009 to 2018, winning a Silver Stick in 2014.
Despite the fact that he will not find himself in the Hall of Fame, we must highlight his great 15-year career in the best circuit in the world, which is a success in itself.
Add his 1,656 hits, 129 home runs, 720 RBIs and .298 offensive average and you have a career that is nothing to be ashamed of. If injuries hadn't entered his career, he probably would have finished with over 2,000 career hits.
Happy retirement, Michael!
