D’backs acquire All-Star outfielder Martinez from Tigers

KANSAS CITY, MO. » J.D. Martinez had been the subject of trade speculation for weeks, and it reached such a crescendo Monday night that even his mom texted to ask if Detroit’s star outfielder had been dealt when he left a game in Kansas City with a sore back. Turns out she was only off by a day. The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired Martinez for a trio of prospects on Tuesday, hoping to solidify a trouble spot in the outfield with a sorely needed right-handed bat for a run at the playoffs.

“I don’t think he was surprised,” Tigers general manager Al Avila said. “I think he was hoping it didn’t happen, quite frankly. I didn’t want it to happen. I wanted to be out here in first place. I think it was hard for him because, like he said, this is his home. This is where he became J.D. Martinez.”

Martinez, who is making $11.75 million this year and can become a free agent after the season, acknowledged he would likely be traded with the Tigers sliding from contention. The 29-year-old former All-Star is hitting .305 with 16 homers and 39 RBIs, making him one of the premier right-handed bats on the market.

“We’re excited to add a middle-of-the-order corner outfielder to our lineup,” said Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen. DIAMONDBACKS 11, REDS 2 » Chris Herrmann capped a six-run fifth inning with a two-run homer, and Arizona slugged its way past Cincinnati. CARDINALS 5, METS 0 » Michael Wacha threw a three-hitter for his first career shutout, Matt Carpenter had four hits, and St. Louis beat New York. PIRATES 4, BREWERS 3 » Francisco Cervelli and Josh Harrison homered during a sixthinning rally and streaking Pittsburgh welcomed outfielder Starling Marte back with a victory over Milwaukee. ORIOLES 12, RANGERS 1 » Chris Davis homered in a six-run first inning, added a grand slam in the fourth and finished with a career-high six RBIs to help Baltimore breeze past Texas.

Correa out 6-8 weeks

HOUSTON » All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa of the AL West-leading Houston Astros is expected to miss six to eight weeks because of a torn ligament in his left thumb.

The Astros put Correa on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday, a day after he hurt himself taking a swing against Seattle. They expect to have him back in the lineup for the stretch run in September. Correa is batting .320 with 18 doubles and 20 home runs.