Austin Jackson

Indians outfielder Austin Jackson was injured Monday night while beating out an infield hit in the ninth inning against Detroit at Comerica Park.

(Tony Dejak, Associated Press)

DETROIT -- The Indians have placed outfielder Austin Jackson on the disabled list and recalled right-hander Shawn Armstrong from Class AAA Columbus.

Jackson injured his left big toe while running out an infield hit in the ninth inning Monday night against the Tigers at Comerica Park. He hyper-extended the toe when he hit first base awkwardly.

The Indians signed Jackson to a minor-league deal over the winter. He came to camp and won a spot on the opening day roster despite missing time in the early part of camp while rehabbing his surgically repaired left knee.

Jackson, 30, injured the knee last year while playing with the White Sox. It limited him to 54 games.

In 12 games this season, Jackson is hitting .273 (9-for-33) with one homer and two RBI. He was platooning in center field with Lonnie Chisenhall.

Armstrong won a spot on the opening day roster, but was sent down and replaced by right-hander Nick Goody. Armstrong, in four appearances at Columbus, posted a 5.04 ERA with eight strikeouts, two walks and three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings.

The addition of Armstrong gives manager Terry Francona an eight-man bullpen. In four appearances with the Indians, Armstrong went 1-0 with an 8.44 ERA. He struck out seven, walked five in 5 1/3 innings.