CLEVELAND (AP) -Indians catcher Victor Martinez did not start against the New York Yankees because of a bruised left knee and was not expected to play Sunday.
The Indians also place All-Star outfielder Grady Sizemore on the 15-day DL with an inflamed elbow and called up utilityman Chris Gimenez to serve as a backup catcher to Kelly Shoppach.
Martinez fouled a ball off his knee in the first inning Saturday night. He tried to continue, but could not run more than a few feet after grounding to second base to complete the at-bat.
X-rays were negative and Martinez, batting .350 with seven homers and 36 RBIs, said he hopes to be able to play soon.
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