Phillies recalled INF/OF Michael Martinez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Martinez appeared in three games with the Phillies earlier this season while Michael Young was on the bereavement list. The 30-year-old will act as a utilityman.

Phillies optioned INF/OF Michael Martinez to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

With Michael Young on the bereavement list, Martinez appeared in three games with the Phillies. He'll return to a 226/.297/.274 batting line with three steals in the minors.

Phillies purchased the contract of INF/OF Michael Martinez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Martinez has batted .226/.297/.274 with three steals at Lehigh Valley this season. He'll provide depth with Chase Utley on the DL.

Phillies re-signed 2B Michael Martinez to a minor league contract.

Phillies sent INF/OF Michael Martinez outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

He's now off the 40-man roster. Martinez has been one of the worst major leaguers since the Phillies took him in the Rule 5 draft two winters ago, batting .188/.241/.272 over 356 plate appearances.

Phillies recalled INF/OF Michael Martinez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

He'll take the place of Mike Fontenot on the roster. Martinez, 29, is hitting just .133 (6-for-45) in 16 games with the Phillies this season, but will provide flexibility for the infield and outfield.

Phillies optioned INF/OF Michael Martinez to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

He was sent down to make room for Chase Utley's return from the disabled list. Martinez is hitting .133 (6-for-45) in 16 games with the Phillies this year. He should return to the majors at some point later this summer.

Michael Martinez hit a three-run homer in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Rockies.

Martinez took Alex White deep in the second inning. It was his only hit in four trips to the plate. Hitting .182/.250/.273 in 10 games (nine starts) since being recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on June 7, Martinez is off the radar in NL-only leagues.

Phillies activated INF Michael Martinez from the 60-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Martinez went 5-for-15 (.333) with a double and two RBI in four rehab games with High-A Clearwater. He began the season on the DL with a broken bone in his right foot.

Michael Martinez (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Clearwater Friday.

It's not clear how many games he'll need there, but it will probably be more than a handful since he's been out since mid-March with a broken foot. Pete Orr seems likely to lose his roster spot when Martinez is ready.