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Thu Jun 2 201600:27Byrd suspension further muddles Indians outfield
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians' already depleted outfield corps took another hit on Wednesday. Veteran Marlon Byrd was suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball for testing positive for PED. The suspension effectively ends the career of the 38-year-old Byrd, who told his teammates exactly that in a team meeting Wednesday."He basically told the guys, 'My career is over, and this is not how I wanted it to end'," Indians manager Terry Francona said.Going forward, the Indians' outfield situation is more uncertain than ever. Even with Byrd, the Indians were short in the outfield. Infielder Jose Ramirez has started 24 games in left field, more than anyone on the team. Francona said Wednesday that second baseman Michael Martinez might see some playing time in the outfield.The only true outfielders on the roster are Rajai Davis, Lonnie Chisenhall, and rookie Tyler Naquin, who was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday to take the roster spot vacated by Byrd. Former top draft picks Bradley Zimmer and Clint Frazier are both playing well at Double-A Akron, but neither is yet ready for the big leagues.The X-factor is Michael Brantley, who is currently on the disabled list, for the second time this season due to a sore right shoulder. Brantley had surgery to repair a torn labrum in the shoulder last November, but he has yet to fully recover.Brantley started the season on the disabled list, was activated, played 11 games, then went back on the DL with soreness in the shoulder. Indians officials refuse to put a timetable on when Brantley will return.Until Brantley rejoins the team, the Indians' outfield will remain thin and relatively unproductive. Asked if he might have to go outside the organization to add an outfielder, General Manager Chris Antonetti said, "That's something that is yet to be determined. We first want to give an opportunity to the guys we have here."