CLEVELAND — The Indians have placed All-Star outfielder Grady Sizemore on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation and called up utilityman Chris Gimenez from Triple-A Columbus.

The Indians announced the moves on Sunday before their home game against the New York Yankees.

Sizemore had struggled at the plate and not played much in the field recently because of the injury. He went 1-for-4, hitting his team-leading ninth homer Saturday night against the Yankees, but is hitting only .223 overall.

A year ago, Sizemore had a career-highs of 33 homers, 90 RBIs and 38 stolen bases while batting .268.

Gimenez can catch, and was needed as a backup to Kelly Shoppach. He will start in place of Victor Martinez, who left Saturday's game with a left knee contusion.