The Cleveland Indians may have to get used to life without one of their best players for the rest of the season.

Michael Brantley, who underwent surgery back in November to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder, will have his comeback "stalled" due to lingering pain caused by swinging a bat, according to Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes.

On July 22, after dealing with additional pain on his Class-AA rehab assignment, Brantley underwent a hydro-dissection - in addition to an ultrasound - to break up scar tissue near his shoulder and biceps. The pain has yet to subside, leaving Brantley's recent comeback in doubt.

The 29-year-old made his return to action briefly at the end of April before experiencing discomfort in his surgically repaired shoulder. He was shut down on May 10, and hasn't appeared in a major-league game since.

Meanwhile, the Indians, who remain two games ahead of the surging Detroit Tigers, will make do without their All-Star outfielder for the time being. Rajai Davis, Abraham Almonte, Lonnie Chisenhall, and the newly acquired Brandon Guyer will continue to see playing time in his absence.