Indians catcher Gomes out at least 6 weeks with knee sprain

CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians catcher Yan Gomes could miss two months because of a sprained knee ligament.

Gomes was injured on a play at the plate in Saturday’s loss to the Detroit Tigers. The team provided a medical update on one of its top players during Sunday’s series finale.

The Indians said an MRI at the Cleveland Clinic revealed Gomes sustained a “moderate” sprain to his medical collateral ligament and he will be out six to eight weeks.

Gomes’ leg was jolted violently by Detroit outfielder Rajai Davis, who slid hard on a force play and clipped the catcher’s right leg. Gomes was extended at the time like a first baseman making a catch.

Before Sunday’s game, Gomes hobbled onto the field on crutches to receive his Silver Slugger Award from last season.