Martinez went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI in Friday's win over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez brought the Red Sox to within one run with his RBI single in the fourth, and his one-out RBI single in the bottom of the ninth sent the game to extras, where Boston would eventually win. The game represented Martinez's first multi-hit performance thus far in August -- he'd gone just 5-for-33 (.152) at the plate to begin the month.

Martinez batted sixth and went 1-for-5 with a two-run double in Friday's 7-4 win over the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez, who went 3-for-34 (.088) in his first nine games following the All-Star break, was dropped to sixth in the order. It was the first time he's batted as low as sixth since May 16, 2017, when he was with the Tigers. It's been a down year for the slumping slugger, who has just nine home runs and 42 RBI through 91 games -- well off the pace of his 162-game average of 33 and 105.

Martinez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Though the Red Sox made Martinez available ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, the team didn't find an offer it liked and will keep the 34-year-old in the fold for the remainder of the campaign. Though Martinez should continue to play on a near-everyday basis, he'll get a breather Wednesday while the Red Sox conclude their series in Houston with a day game after a night game. Rafael Devers will step in as Boston's designated hitter while Martinez sits after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Tuesday's 2-1 win.

Martinez is likely to be traded before Tuesday's trade deadline, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez's name has popped up in reports from Alex Speier of the Boston Globe and Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal in the last week. Speier wrote "there is a good likelihood that the Red Sox will deal Martinez," while McAdam mentioned the Dodgers and Mets as being interested. Martinez is in the final year of his contract, and the Red Sox don't seem intent on bringing him back in 2023.

Martinez went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez returned to the starting lineup after missing four games due to back spams. He slotted in at designated hitter and batted cleanup.

Martinez (back) is batting cleanup as the designated hitter Tuesday versus Cleveland, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Martinez's first start since the All-Star break, as he's been battling back spasms. It's been a pretty pedestrian month for the veteran DH, as he's hit .254 with seven extra-base hits and 17 strikeouts in 59 at-bats in July.

Martinez (back) is out of the lineup Monday versus the Guardians, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez will miss a fourth straight game while nursing back spasms Monday. He remains day-to-day, but manager Alex Cora said Martinez could be available off the bench for the series opener in a pinch-hitting capacity, per Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Rob Refsnyder will start at designated hitter and bat second in the series opener.

Martinez (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez will remain on the bench Sunday for the third consecutive game due to back spasms. It's unclear if the veteran slugger will be available off the bench or if he's expected to be back for Monday's series opener versus the Guardians. Alex Verdugo will serve as the designated hitter while Franchy Cordero shifts to left field.

Martinez (back) isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez was scratched from Friday's lineup due to back spasms and will be held out of the starting nine for a second consecutive game. Franchy Cordero is serving as the designated hitter while Bobby Dalbec starts at first base.

Martinez was removed from Friday's lineup due to back spasms, Chad Jennings of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez was initially in the lineup versus the Blue Jays at designated hitter, but he should now be considered day-to-day. Rob Refsnyder replaces him for the series opener against Toronto.