Cleveland Indians welcome back outfielder Michael Brantley, put injured pitcher Carlos Carrasco on DL

Cleveland activated outfielder Michael Brantley following shoulder surgery and months of recovery. The Indians also put starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco on the disabled list because of a strained left hamstring and said he’ll miss a month to six weeks. Brantley, who finished third in the 2014 AL MVP vote, injured his right shoulder while attempting a diving catch in Minnesota on Sept. 22.

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The Twins sent center fielder Byron Buxton back to the minors after another rough start by the organization’s top prospect, who is batting .156 with 24 strikeouts in 45 at-bats. . . .

Alex Rodriguez was out of the Yankees’ lineup a day after leaving a game because of stiffness in his left side, but said he felt better. . . .

Seattle put setup man Joaquin Benoit on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right shoulder. . . .

Catcher Nick Hundley, on the DL since mid-April because of a concussion, was activated by Colorado, which optioned struggling right-hander Jordan Lyles to triple A. . . .

Cincinnati second baseman Brandon Phillips beat out an infield single in the second inning at Citi Field, giving him at least one hit in all 33 road games he’s played against the Mets. It’s the longest streak by a player on the road against a single opponent since Hall of Famer Joe “Ducky” Medwick of the St. Louis Cardinals hit in 46 straight games at Brooklyn from 1933-37.