Indians place Nick Swisher on 15-day DL with left knee hyperextension
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The Cleveland Indians were forced to do some roster shuffling Tuesday because of two injuries to key players.
#Indians roster moves (1/2): INF Nick Swisher on 15-day DL w/left knee hyperextension, C Carlos Santana on 7-day Concussion List
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) May 27, 2014
(2/2): INF Jesus Aguilar recalled from AAA Columbus/C George Kottaras contract selected from AAA Columbus; RHP Blake Wood DFA'd
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) May 27, 2014
Swisher was injured Monday hitting the first base bag and left the game in the eighth inning. He also missed two games last week with a sore right knee.
The 33-year-old isn't living up to expectations through 49 games, batting .211 with three home runs and 19 RBIs.
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