DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers announced after Tuesday night's game that catcher Omir Santos was sent to Toledo in order to make roster room for Victor Martinez (right groin strain), who is coming off the 15-day disabled list today.

“He has no pain whatsoever and is swinging the bat well,” said Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski of Martinez, who was 2-for-6 in two rehabilitation games with Toledo. “He's capable of catching or we wouldn't have made the same move. We welcome him back with open arms. He's a hitter who drives in runs.”

Martinez batted .250 with two homers and nine RBIs before his injury. Santos played in two games and started once, batting .200.