Mets place OF Martinez on DL

Sports Network | July 9, 2009

Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Mets' injury problems continued on Thursday as the team put rookie outfielder Fernando Martinez on the 15-day disabled list.

The 20-year-old Martinez, who was put on the DL with inflammation in his right knee, was batting .176 with eight runs batted in and one home run in 29 games for the Mets this year. The move is retroactive to July 4.

Infielder Argenis Reyes, who was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo following Tuesday night's game to make a spot for pitcher Oliver Perez, was recalled from Buffalo to replace Martinez on the roster.

In seven games for New York this season, Argenis Reyes is 1-for-13 at the plate with a walk and a stolen base.

The Mets now have nine players on the disabled list, including first baseman Carlos Delgado, shortstop Jose Reyes, and outfielder Carlos Beltran.