Indians put All-Star catcher Martinez on DL

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians placed All-Star catcher Victor Martinez on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, adding another marquee name to their list of ailing players.

Second baseman Josh Barfield, just called up on Monday, also went on the 15-day DL with a strained left middle finger.

Martinez has an inflamed right elbow, and the Indians gave no immediate timetable for his return. But the DL stint indicates the ballclub considers the injury more serious than a bout of soreness that could improve with a short rest.

Martinez had an MRI exam Thursday and team trainer Lonnie Soloff was expected to address all of the team’s injuries.

Indians right-hander Jake Westbrook was scheduled to have Tommy John surgery Thursday on his right elbow. Right-hander Fausto Carmona, a 19-game winner a year ago, has been out since May 24 with a strained left hip, and designated hitter Travis Hafner is on the DL with a sore right shoulder.