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Victor Martínez (DH, DET)
Injury: Sore left knee; surgery 2/2015 to repair meniscus damage.
DL date: May 19
Estimated DL time: Martinez pushed his rehab program in the spring and has paid the price. The Tigers hope the 15 or so days of rest and treatment will be enough for Martinez’ knee to strengthen and allow him to play with only minor discomfort. He should be back in 15-18 days.

Jacoby Ellsbury (OF, NYY)
Injury: Grade 1 sprain of the lateral (LCL) collateral ligament in his right knee. It appeared he suffered the injury when he caught his spikes in the dirt while at the plate.
DL date: May 20
Estimated DL time: Roughly three weeks. An MRI was done on his knee reportedly ruled out and damage to the ACL or meniscus in his right knee....

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