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Russell Martin day-to-day after sauna-related mishap

July 22, 2016 by Grey Papke • Comments
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There is an epidemic of weird injuries ripping through baseball, with Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin the latest victim.

According to manager John Gibbons, Martin will miss a few days after injuring his knee in the shower — because he became lightheaded from staying in the sauna for too long.

Gibbons on Martin:Russ was in sauna yesterday, was in too long, got lightheaded, fell in shower & hurt knee. Needs couple days off #BlueJays

— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) July 22, 2016

Martin clarified his status, saying he passed out because he hadn’t eaten enough.

Martin: Stayed in the sauna too long, didn't eat enough. Passed out in the shower. No concussion, no structural damage to knee. #Bluejays

— Mike Wilner (@Wilnerness590) July 22, 2016

Be careful when showering after a trip to the sauna, everyone. It’s dangerous. Not as dangerous as a broken beer mug, but still dangerous.

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