J.D. Martinez DH FA Thu 8/3/23 8:43 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday versus the Padres, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez has missed the Dodgers' entire three-game set against the Athletics due to left hamstring tightness and will also be held out of Friday's series opener in San Diego, but he took batting practice Thursday in Los Angeles and also did some on-field running without issue. When healthy this season, the veteran slugger has delivered an .872 OPS with 25 home runs and 75 RBI in 85 games.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Thu 8/3/23 6:07 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez (hamstring) is out of the lineup again Thursday versus the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez has been sidelined since Sunday due to lingering left hamstring tightness, but imaging scans taken this week showed no structural damage, and he is expected to avoid the injured list. Will Smith will take a turn as the Dodgers' designated hitter Thursday as Austin Barnes handles the catching duties.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Wed 8/2/23 6:05 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez has been sidelined all this week due to left hamstring tightness, though he said Tuesday that he believes he will be able to avoid the injured list. Chris Taylor is serving as the Dodgers' designated hitter Wednesday and batting sixth.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Tue 8/1/23 4:41 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez (hamstring) is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez made an early exit from Sunday's series finale against the Reds due to left hamstring tightness. He was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, the results of which have not yet been made available. Chris Taylor is serving as the Dodgers' designated hitter Tuesday.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Sun 7/30/23 7:05 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez (hamstring) will undergo an MRI after exiting Sunday's game against the Reds, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez was in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup, but he was replaced by a pinch hitter before making a plate appearance. Manager Dave Roberts said that the 35-year-old couldn't run or swing a bat Sunday, and his MRI should help determine the severity of his injury.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Sun 7/30/23 4:57 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez was removed from Sunday's game against the Reds due to left hamstring tightness.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran slugger missed two games with the same issue early last week and apparently isn't fully past the injury. Martinez didn't have a plate appearance Sunday before being replaced for a pinch hitter during the second inning. He'll have Monday's team off day to rest up ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus the A's.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Wed 7/26/23 1:58 AM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez (hamstring) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 8-7 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez went yard in the eighth inning. He was held out of a couple of games while dealing with the hamstring issue, but he should be good to go as the Dodgers' primary designated hitter again. The long ball was his 25th of the season and his sixth in July. He's added a .263/.314/.574 slash line with 74 RBI, 48 runs scored, one stolen bases, 20 doubles and two triples through 81 contests this season.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Tue 7/25/23 6:06 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez (hamstring) is serving as the Dodgers' designated hitter and batting fifth Tuesday against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez missed Sunday's series finale versus the Rangers and Monday's series opener versus the Blue Jays due to tightness in his left hamstring, but it has proven to be a minor issue. The veteran slugger boasts an .881 OPS with 24 homers and 73 RBI in 80 games this season for Los Angeles.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Mon 7/24/23 7:14 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez (hamstring) should be available off the bench to hit Monday against the Blue Jays, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez isn't in the starting nine Monday due to tightness in his left hamstring, but he's expected to return to action Tuesday. Skipper Dave Roberts indicated before the first game of the series that Martinez might also be able to pinch hit if needed. The team will likely have another update on the slugger's status prior to Tuesday's clash.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Sun 7/23/23 5:34 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Manager Dave Roberts said Martinez (hamstring) won't be in the lineup Monday against the Blue Jays, but the slugger is expected to return to action Tuesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez was a late scratch Sunday due to tightness in his left hamstring, but there's apparently not much concern over the injury since Roberts also said an MRI won't be necessary. The 35-year-old has a hot bat out of the All-Star break as he's hitting .345 with two homers and 11 RBI through seven games.