Martinez was a late scratch from Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

After was originally reported to be starting at designated hitter, Martinez was removed from the lineup for an undisclosed reason. It's possible that his back has acted up again, but more information will likely be provided Friday evening.

Martinez (undisclosed) is starting at designated hitter and batting third against the Rays on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez is back in the starting lineup after suffering from some unspecified soreness Tuesday and failing to play in the Red Sox's loss to the Rays. The 34-year-old currently owns a four-game hit streak, batting .412 with a homer, four RBI and seven runs over that span.

Manager Alex Cora said Martinez didn't appear off the bench during Tuesday's loss to the Rays due to some soreness, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old was held out of the lineup Tuesday for what appeared to be a routine maintenance day, but Cora announced after the game the slugger is managing some soreness. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, so Martinez could be back in the starting nine for Wednesday's contest.

Martinez isn't in the lineup Tuesday in Tampa Bay, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears to be a regular day off for Martinez, who has played every day since the beginning of July and has slashed .317/.349/.512 in that stretch. Rafael Devers is the designated hitter Tuesday.

Martinez will be out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The lineup is still pending, but both Martinez and Trevor Story are said to be on the bench for the series finale. Boston returns home for an early game Monday, and both players should be expected to start in front of the home fans. Martinez is 1-for-21 with 10 strikeouts in his last five games.

Martinez went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks and two runs in Wednesday's 10-1 win over the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Even after slugging three long balls in his previous four games, Martinez is sitting on a somewhat suppressed total of eight home runs on the season, but fantasy managers have little reason to otherwise complain about the 34-year-old. Martinez, Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts have formed arguably the most fearsome trio of hitters in the majors this season, with all taking batting averages north of .330 and on-base averages above .370 into Thursday's series finale. Martinez will serve as Boston's designated hitter and No. 3 batter Thursday, per Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe.

Martinez went 1-for-4 with solo home run and a walk during Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran slugger had five homers through his first 50 appearances of the season, but he's found his power stroke of late with three long balls across his four games. Martinez ranks third in the league with a .345 batting average to go along with 22 doubles, 27 RBI and 36 runs scored.

Martinez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 4-3 win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez went yard in the third inning off Mariners starter Marco Gonzales. In the seventh, Martinez hit into a double play that yielded the Red Sox's last run, though he's not credited with an RBI on that play. He's been solid in June, going 9-for-32 (.281) in his last eight games. The 34-year-old's homer Friday was his first since May 17 and his sixth of the year. He's added a .349/.415/.552 slash line, 24 RBI, 34 runs scored and 21 doubles through 49 contests.

Martinez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Athletics, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez is hitting .308 with zero home runs and 10 runs scored over his last 10 games. Jarren Duran, who may be up only while Jackie Bradley is on the paternity list, is getting the start at designated hitter.

Martinez will not start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in the first game of the day. Even though he merely served as the designated hitter, the Red Sox evidently don't want him playing 18 innings in one day. Franchy Cordero will fill that spot in his absence, with Bobby Dalbec starting at first base.