February 5, 201511 yr Detroit Tigers slugger Victor Martinez tore the medial meniscus in his left knee during workouts, the team announced Thursday. Dr. James Andrews is scheduled to perform surgery Tuesday to repair the injury. Detroit has not announced a timetable for Martinez's return. General manager Dave Dombrowski said the injury hasn't altered Detroit's approach to the offseason -- not yet, at least. "There are no changes in our plans at this time,'' Dombrowski said in an email. "We will evaluate that after his surgery.'' Martinez will make $14 million this season after signing a new four-year, $68 million contract this offseason with the Tigers. Victor Martinez of Detroit Tigers has torn medial meniscus - ESPN
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