Out of Play Ariel Martínez in Japan Due to Left Hand Injury

August 12, 2020

The Cuban Ariel Martínez entered the injured list of his Chunichi Dragons team, after presenting a sprain in his left hand that will keep him out of the Professional Baseball League of Japan.

The 23-year-old catcher from the island did not start on Monday in the Dragons' 1-6 loss to the Hiroshima Carps, although he was used in the tenth inning as a pinch hitter.

In statements to the press, the tall Cuban baseball player reported that last Sunday he suffered a blow to the thumb of his left hand and that the team's management was planning to give him rest.

However, the situation of the game required his effort at the plate, with the clash tied 2-2, but he only managed to take a swing before being replaced by one of his teammates.

At this time, the length of his absence is unknown, which is a negative situation for a player who started the 2020 season in Chunichi's second team and his rapid progression has him among the team's main catchers, with a batting average of .317.