At this point for the Detroit Tigers, the plan isn’t exactly to get injured with Opening Day just around the corner. However, that’s what has befallen Victor Martinez. The veteran designated hitter is currently dealing with a hamstring strain.
In a recent article by Lynn Henning in the Detroit News, manager Brad Ausmus was quoted as saying “’It’s a possibility,’ Ausmus said when asked Tuesday about chances Martinez might need a stint on the disabled list. ‘I don’t think it’s probable.’”
While that’s good news, the fact that Martinez could go on the disabled list creates a potential scenario where a replacement is needed.