Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez will undergo cardiac ablation surgery and miss the rest of the season, manager Brad Ausmus said Saturday, according to Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press.
The 15-year veteran has experienced recurring issues with an irregular heartbeat throughout the season, in which he's struggled to a .697 OPS - one of the lowest marks of his career.
"(Martinez) made no indication this would be the end of his baseball days," Ausmus told MLB.com's Jason Beck.
Martinez will be added to the 60-day disabled list Sunday, according to Beck.
The four-time All-Star owns a lifetime slash line of .298/.364/.462 with 237 home runs and 1,124 RBIs.
He's 38 years old and under contract for one more season at a salary of $18 million.
The 15-year veteran has experienced recurring issues with an irregular heartbeat throughout the season, in which he's struggled to a .697 OPS - one of the lowest marks of his career.
"(Martinez) made no indication this would be the end of his baseball days," Ausmus told MLB.com's Jason Beck.
Martinez will be added to the 60-day disabled list Sunday, according to Beck.
The four-time All-Star owns a lifetime slash line of .298/.364/.462 with 237 home runs and 1,124 RBIs.
He's 38 years old and under contract for one more season at a salary of $18 million.