The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed outfielder Austin Martin on the 10-day Injured List with a left hamstring strain.
Martin was removed from the game yesterday afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning after suffering the injury while tracking a fly ball in left field. The 27-year-old has played in 110 games for the Twins this season, hitting .241 (68-for-282) with 17 doubles, three home runs, 23 RBI, 41 runs scored, 43 walks, 12 stolen bases and a .352 on-base percentage.
To replace Martin on the 26-man roster, the Twins have selected the contract of catcher Alex Jackson from Triple-A St. Paul. Jackson, who was recently designated for release or assignment, accepted his assignment to St. Paul and remained in Minnesota’s organization. The 30-year-old played in 29 games for the Twins this season, hitting .303 (20-for-66) with four doubles, one home run, five RBI, 11 runs scored and a .742 OPS.
(info courtesy of Twins)
