Tigers' Iglesias out for at least 4 months because of stress fractures in both legs

DETROIT – Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias won't play for at least the next four months, and possibly up to six, because of stress fractures in both legs.

In a statement Thursday, the team said a specialist in Colorado has recommended Iglesias be limited to non-weight bearing conditioning such as biking, swimming and upper body strengthening.

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Dr. Thomas Clanton confirmed that Iglesias is suffering from bilateral tibial stress fractures and recommended he continue the treatment until he can be reevaluated at the four-month mark.

Iglesias said Monday that he's felt pain in both of his shins since spring training last year.

The Tigers acquired Iglesias during last season from Boston in a three-team trade.

Minus the 24-year-old Iglesias, the Tigers might fill his spot with a choice of three players already in camp -- Danny Worth, Hernan Perez and Eugenio Suarez.

Free agent shortstop Stephen Drew also is available, and Seattle infielder Nick Franklin is a possible trade target.