Nov 20, 2018
Indians OF Martin cleared to work out after medical scare
Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin has been cleared to resume physical activities after a major health scare.
The Canadian Press
Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin has been cleared to resume physical activities after a major health scare.
The 30-year-old became extremely ill this summer shortly after he was acquired in a trade from the Detroit Tigers. Martin contracted a bacterial virus that affected his organs and jeopardized his life. Doctors were able to eradicate the infection and Martin was eventually released from the hospital.
The Indians said Martin underwent a scheduled checkup Tuesday at the Cleveland Clinic and was told he could begin an unrestricted off-season strength and conditioning program.
The team anticipates him being ready for the start of the 2019 season.
Cleveland had traded for Martin to address its pressing need for a centre fielder following a slew of other injuries. But he ended up playing in only six games, and the Indians moved second baseman Jason Kipnis to centre.
Martin has a career .248 average with 49 home runs in five plus-seasons with Texas, Seattle, the Cubs, Tigers and Indians. He agreed to a $3 million, one-year deal with Cleveland last month to avoid salary arbitration.
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