Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera was placed on the 15-day disabled list with left knee tendinitis, the team announced Thursday night.
Cabrera played the entire game against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, going 1-for-4 with a run scored. Leg problems have affected Cabrera at various times throughout the season.
The Blue Jays announced the move following the game.
Cabrera, 28, is batting .278 with three home runs and 29 RBIs in 78 games this season.
. The Blue Jays plan to call up infielder Munenori Kawasaki from Triple-A Buffalo to take Cabrera’s place on the active roster.
Kawasaki was demoted to Triple-A Buffalo this week when Jose Reyes was activated from the disabled list.