Leonys Martin
CF FA
Sun 7/1/18 4:27 PM

The Tigers placed Martin (hamstring) on the 10-day disabled list after Sunday's 9-1 win over the Blue Jays, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Detroit had classified the injury that forced Martin out of Sunday's game as a "left hamstring cramp," but the issue was apparently more serious than that label suggested. Considering Martin has been sidelined on multiple occasions this season due to hamstring injuries, it's possible the Tigers are just being proactive in holding him out for at least a week and a half following his latest setback. With Martin sidelined, it's possible that Rule 5 pick Victor Reyes gets an extended look in an everyday outfield role.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Sun 7/1/18 2:57 PM

Martin was removed from Sunday's game against the Blue Jays after suffering a left hamstring cramp during his fifth-inning at-bat, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martin tweaked his leg while running out a bunt single and retreated to the bench after consulting with the Detroit athletic trainer. Victor Reyes replaced Martin as a pinch runner and came around to score on Nick Castellanos' grand slam. Hamstring issues have forced Martin to miss time on multiple occasions this season, including a 10-day stint on the disabled list in May. The diagnosis of a cramp implies that Martin's latest setback isn't considered serious, but the Tigers will presumably re-evaluate him Monday to ensure it's only a day-to-day concern.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Thu 6/28/18 10:34 AM

Martin is not in the lineup against Oakland on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martin will take the afternoon off with left-hander Sean Manaea on the bump for the Athletics. In his place, Victor Reyes will get a start in the outfield. Over 68 games this season, Martin is hitting .257 with a .767 OPS.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Tue 6/19/18 10:55 PM

Martin went 3-for-3 with two walks, two RBI, a double and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Martin delivered a two-run double in the ninth inning to cut Cincinnati's lead to 9-3 along with a pair of singles earlier in the game. The 30-year-old outfielder is now hitting .292 this month and .266 for the season, as he's been a solid contributor atop the lineup for the Tigers.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Wed 6/13/18 10:52 PM

Martin went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Martin has been a steady leadoff man for the Tigers all season, as he's now batting .263 with an .802 OPS. The veteran outfielder isn't an elite fantasy option, but with nine home runs and five steals along with the regular playing time atop the Detroit lineup, he's turned into a steady contributor in most formats.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Sun 6/10/18 9:44 PM

Martin went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 9-2 loss to the Indians.
EDGE Analysis
Cleveland starter Corey Kluber was in fine form in this one, but Martin was able to take him deep in the sixth inning. The outfielder also brought home the other Detroit run with an RBI groundout in the third inning. Martin is now batting .262 with an .805 OPS and nine home runs this season.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Sat 6/9/18 7:54 AM

Martin went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 4-1 loss to Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
The 30-year-old is in a groove at the plate, slashing .310/.396/.667 over his last 11 games with three homers, two steals, six RBI and 10 runs. Martin has the leadoff spot for the Tigers locked down at the moment, and with Miguel Cabrera healthy again behind him, the outfielder should continue being a solid source of runs even if his bat cools down.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Thu 6/7/18 10:32 PM

Martin went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a two-run home run in Thursday's win over the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Martin batted seventh in this one for just the second time all season. The 30-year-old outfielder has found himself lower in the order recently, as his other appearance in the No. 7 hole came on June 1 and he's also hit sixth twice since the calendar flipped. It seems manager Ron Gardenhire is trying some new things atop the lineup, which could ultimately cut into Martin's at-bats as well as his opportunity to score runs, though he could perhaps see an uptick in RBI.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Sun 6/3/18 5:11 PM

Martin went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Martin sat out two of the previous three games coming into Sunday to exercise caution with a hamstring issue, but he looked fully healthy in this one. The Tigers may opt to rest him in at least one game of Monday's doubleheader against the Yankees, though Martin should get back into a regular groove as the team's everyday leadoff hitter in short order.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Sun 6/3/18 11:58 AM

Martin is starting in center field and batting leadoff for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Martin sat out Thursday with a hamstring issue and his Saturday absence seemed to be for cautionary reasons, but he'll be back in there Sunday occupying his typical spot in center and atop the order. The 30-year-old is slashing .256/.318/.438 for the season.