The Indians will return home Friday night to host the Los Angeles Angels in a highly anticipated three game series. Newly acquired center fielder, Leonys Martin, is expected to make his first start since being traded from Detroit on Tuesday. The Tribe is hoping that the addition of Martin as an everyday center fielder will help stabilize an outfield that’s been hit by the injury bug.
Martin is batting .252 with nine home runs, 15 doubles and 29 RBI, not the greatest offensive numbers, but he’ll be a welcomed sight to see in the outfield. He leads the AL in outfield assists with nine which will only strengthen the Tribes defense.