DETROIT -- Victor Martinez had to fight back emotions last Saturday in Cleveland, when the Indians held a pregame ceremony honoring him for a 16-year Major League career that began with Cleveland. This weekend is the Tigers' turn to tug at the heartstrings as he plays his final games before retiring at season's end.
The Tigers will honor Martinez on Saturday in a ceremony prior to their 6:10 p.m. ET game against the Royals, celebrating the switch-hitter's seven-year Detroit tenure. Given the recent trend of Martinez being rested on day games after night games, Saturday could well be his final start at Comerica Park.