59.07 Martinez Injury Deals Crippling Blow to Blazers Playoff Hopes

[Bob Breum]

Last season, Montreal’s most valuable player was second baseman Miguel 'Thrillseeker' Martínez, who accrued 5.4 WAR while hitting 40 home runs. He was the top vote getter at second base for the Johnson League All-Star team and won the Yogi Zimmer Diamond Glove.

Miguel 'Thrillseeker' Martínez
In Saturday’s game with Brooklyn, the 28-year-old Martínez was involved in a collision on the basepaths in the top of the third inning while attempting to turn the double play. He suffered a concussion and has since been diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome. He is projected to miss the rest of the season.
Candrakesa Surati
Montreal has called up Candrakesa Surati to take his place on the active roster. The 33-year-old Surati is a second baseman who can also play corner outfield if needed. Last season he made seven starts in left field for the Blazers, hitting .385/.407/.423. This season, he has been hitting .420/.446/.477 at AAA New Jersey over 92 plate appearances.

[BaseClogger]

It’s crazy the game only has Martinez as a 50 OVR. 5 or more WAR two seasons in a row.

[Bob Breum]

It’s crazy the game only has Martinez as a 50 OVR. 5 or more WAR two seasons in a row.

He was a 70 overall before OOTP 25 happened.