Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias, who has been battling shin issues, will open the season on the 15-day disabled list, general manager Dave Dombrowski confirmed Sunday.
Iglesias, who has missed the last two weeks of spring training with what has been termed as a stress reaction in both shins, will visit another foot and ankle specialist for another opinion on his injury Tuesday.
Dombrowski did not comment on a Sunday morning report from ESPN that Iglesias will be out until midseason with a stress fracture.
According to MLB.com, Iglesias saw a Lakeland-based foot and ankle specialist last week and received an adjustment in his orthotics that he has been wearing since at least last year.
Iglesias, 24, tried running as recently as Thursday, but continued to feel pain.
Manager Brad Ausmus declined comment on Iglesias’ injuries.
“We should have more in a couple of days,” he said Sunday.
Iglesias, acquired by Detroit from the Boston Red Sox in a three-team trade in July, is regarded as one of baseball’s top defensive shortstops. He hit .303 in 350 at-bats last year.