Tigers place Victor Martinez on 15-day DL
— -- Detroit Tigers slugger Victor Martinez was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with inflammation in his surgically repaired left knee.
Martinez, who underwent surgery in February to repair a torn meniscus, appeared to aggravate the injury while trying to beat out a double-play grounder in Monday's loss to the Brewers.
A five-time All-Star, the 36-year-old Martinez is batting .216 with only one home run in 34 games this season.
The Tigers will recall outfielder Tyler Collins, who will replace Martinez on the 25-man roster, from Triple-A Toledo prior to Tuesday's game against Milwaukee.
Detroit has four outfielders who have been in the starting lineup for at least 14 games: Yoenis Cespedes, Anthony Gose, J.D. Martinez and Rajai Davis. Now they all might play regularly, since Martinez's designated hitter spot is open.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Related Stories
ABC News Live