Rob Brantly cleared to resume rehab assignment

Brantly recovering from lat and knee injuries

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

MLB catcher Rob Brantly has been cleared to resume his rehab assignment with the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp after being sidelined with lat and knee injuries, according to reports.

Why it matters

Brantly's return to game action is an important step in his recovery process and could pave the way for him to rejoin the major league roster in the near future, providing depth and experience behind the plate for his MLB club.

The details

Brantly was placed on the injured list earlier this season due to the lat and knee issues, but has now been cleared by team medical staff to continue his rehab work at the Triple-A level before potentially being activated.

  • Brantly was cleared to resume his rehab assignment on Sunday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Rob Brantly

A professional baseball catcher who is currently rehabbing from lat and knee injuries in the minor leagues.

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What’s next

If Brantly's rehab continues to progress well, he could be in line to rejoin his MLB club's active roster in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Brantly's ability to return from injury and provide depth behind the plate will be an important boost for his MLB organization as they look to build roster flexibility and compete in the upcoming season.