Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Martinez (back) hasn't been able to swing a bat in the last few days, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez is out of the lineup for the third straight game Thursday at Pittsburgh, and Roberts told reporters that an MRI might be in the works once the team returns to Los Angeles. The veteran designated hitter began feeling tightness on the left side of his lower back in Sunday's series finale against the Cubs. If he doesn't show improvement by Friday, an IL stint may be necessary. Michael Busch could then remain with the club through Max Muncy's return from paternity leave.

Martinez (back) remains out of the Dodgers' lineup for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's the third straight start he's missed due to back tightness. Martinez is considered day-to-day and will look to get back in action Friday when the Dodgers return home to host the Cardinals. David Peralta is serving as the designated hitter Thursday, with Trayce Thompson in left field.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters before Wednesday's game that Martinez (back) could be available off the bench against the Pirates but it will depend on how he's feeling after pregame activities, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez is sitting out a second consecutive game while dealing with back tightness. If the veteran designated hitter isn't able to get into the lineup off the bench against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, there's a very good chance he is back in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Pirates.

Martinez (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez will take a seat for a second straight day while he deals with back tightness. The hope was that the veteran designated hitter would require only one day off due to the injury, but the Dodgers will give him an extra day to recover. David Peralta will serve as the designated hitter Wednesday while Martinez sits again.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Martinez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh after experiencing back tightness following Sunday's 7-3 win over the Cubs, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, Roberts said he's hopeful Martinez returns to the lineup Wednesday, but given the 35-year-old has a prior history of back trouble, one day off may not be enough for the issue to fully go away. With Martinez out of the lineup for the first time all season Tuesday, rookie Michael Busch is serving as the Dodgers' designated hitter.

Martinez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Rookie Michael Busch will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter in his MLB debut Tuesday while Martinez heads to the bench after starting each of the team's first 23 games of the season. The veteran slugger is effectively getting two full days to rest up, as the Dodgers had off Monday.

Martinez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-3 victory versus the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez gave the Dodgers some breathing room with his 401-foot solo shot in the sixth inning that made the score 5-3. The veteran has four homers on the campaign, three of which have come over his past six games. Martinez also has nine doubles and two triples, putting him atop the NL leaderboard with 15 extra-base hits this season.

Martinez went 4-for-5 with two homers, four RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 5-0 victory over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

After having just one hit over his previous four games, Martinez showed why the Dodgers signed him over the offseason. He showed off his vintage power, spraying homers to dead center and the opposite field in back-to-back at-bats. With Trea Turner and Justin Turner no longer on the team, Los Angeles will certainly be looking to Martinez as a centerpiece of the lineup going forward.

Martinez went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, two runs and two RBI in Sunday's loss to Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez isn't known for his speed around the bases, but his third-inning, run-scoring triple ensured that his streak of campaigns with at least one three-bagger (aside from the shortened 2020 season) reached nine. The veteran plated another run with an eighth-inning double, pushing his RBI total to nine on the season. Martinez is tied for second in the league with six doubles so far in 2023.

Martinez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and an additional run scored in Saturday's 10-1 win over Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez got his third straight start at DH and slotted into the No. 3 spot in the order with Will Smith getting a night off. The veteran enjoyed his best game of the season thus far, knocking his first two extra-base hits, including a 409-foot solo homer in the seventh inning. Martinez has gone 3-for-11 with a pair of RBI and five strikeouts through his first three games of the campaign.