CLEVELAND — Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is expected to miss four to eight weeks with a moderate left hamstring strain, the team said Wednesday.
The 26-year-old was hurt while running out a double in the fifth inning of Monday’s game against Kansas City. He was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
“He’s in some pain,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said before the three-game series finale against the Royals.
Arias, who is batting .200 with two homers and four RBIs in 10 games, will be reexamined weekly throughout his rehabilitation. This is his third full season as a starter for Cleveland.
The Guardians recalled second baseman Juan Brito from Triple-A Columbus to take his place in the lineup, while moving Brayan Rocchio from second to shortstop. They started the final two contests against Kansas City.