He 's the Tribe 's starting left fielder .
Francona was just trying to find the optimal time to play Brantley , who has been on the comeback trail since undergoing surgery on his right shoulder in November .
He 's the Tribe 's starting left fielder , but Francona was just trying to find the optimal time to play Brantley , who has been on the comeback trail since undergoing surgery on his right shoulder in November .