Marte simply did not make much of a case for himself as the Tribe's third baseman of the future. This spot is a gaping hole for the Indians, who will most assuredly be in the market for an infielder this winter. Down on the farm, Wes Hodges had a strong season at Double-A Akron but will need Triple-A seasoning, particularly on defense.
Andy Marte underwent an MRI Saturday, which confirmed the initial diagnosis of a strained left calf, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. Head trainer Lonnie Soloff said, "He will remain in Cleveland and receive treatment at Progressive Field through Thursday. After that, he will relocate to Arizona and stay there until he can resume baseball activity."The strain is minor and he is believed to be ready to go in about two to four weeks. Marte has solid power potential, but is yet to display it with only three homers over 235 at-bats in 2008.
Andy Marte underwent an MRI Saturday that confirmed his original diagnosis of a strained left calf. ''He will remain in Cleveland and receive treatment at Progressive Field through Thursday,'' said head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff. ''After that, he will relocate to Arizona and stay there until he can resume baseball activity."Source: Akron Beacon Journal
Jhonny Peralta will make his first start at third base on Friday because of the calf injury to Andy Marte, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "I can play third base," said Peralta. "I played a half-season there at Buffalo. I don't know how I'll do there [Friday], but I'll do my best."Pretty quietly Peralta has hit 22 home runs with 87 RBI, and he has tacked on 42 doubles as well to leave him as one of just 12 shortstops in history with 20 home runs and 40 doubles. This season is the third time in four years that he has hit at least 20 home runs with 70 RBI.
Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians 3B Andy Marte's future with the team could be in question since he is out of minor league options.
Status: Out. Day-to-day
Andy Marte underwent an MRI Saturday that confirmed his original diagnosis of a strained left calf. ''He will remain in Cleveland and receive treatment at Progressive Field through Thursday,'' said head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff. ''After that, he will relocate to Arizona and stay there until he can resume baseball activity."
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