Manager Alex Cora expects Martinez (groin) to start Sunday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game, but Cora's comments -- and the fact Martinez will be available to pinch hit Saturday -- suggest that was only a precautionary measure.

Martinez (groin) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez was initially slated to return from a two-game absence Saturday, but he's apparently still dealing with his adductor injury. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Christian Arroyo will step in as the designated hitter and bat sixth.

Martinez (groin) is starting Saturday's game against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez missed the last two games after aggravating an adductor injury Wednesday, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth during Saturday's matchup. In his three appearances prior to his absence, he went 4-for-13 with three doubles, a run, an RBI and five strikeouts.

Martinez (groin) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran slugger aggravated an adductor injury Wednesday and will sit out for the second straight game Friday, though he's expected to be back in the lineup for Saturday's contest. Martinez has a modest four-game hit streak during which he's gone 6-for-15 with four doubles, two RBI and a run scored, but he'll need to wait at least another day before attempting to extend it.

Manager Alex Cora said Martinez was excluded from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays after he aggravated an adductor injury in Wednesday's 7-1 win, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez, who missed four straight games last week with the core-muscle injury, experienced renewed adductor discomfort while pulling into second base on a double during his 2-for-4 performance Wednesday. Though Cora noted that the Red Sox will act conservatively with Martinez while he manages the injury, the 34-year-old is expected to be back in the lineup at some point during the team's weekend series in Baltimore.

Martinez will sit Thursday against Toronto, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez started the first three games of this week after returning from a four-game absence due to a groin injury. He went 4-for-13 with three doubles over that stretch but will get another chance to rest Thursday, as Travis Shaw enters the lineup as the designated hitter.

Martinez went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-1 win over Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez singled home the winning run in Boston's two-run sixth inning and has hit safely in all three games since coming back from a groin injury. He's hit safely in 13 of 15 games with nine of his 15 hits going for extra bases.

Martinez (groin) will return to the lineup as a designated hitter Monday against Toronto, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

A sore groin cost Martinez four games, but he avoided a trip to the injured list and is now ready to go. He was off to a solid start prior to the injury, hitting .268/.354/.463 through 12 games.

Martinez (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

A sore left adductor will keep Martinez on the bench for the fourth game in a row, though the Red Sox haven't yet indicated that the issue is something that will result in him moving to the 10-day injured list. Ideally, fantasy managers will get more clarity on Martinez's situation before the Red Sox begin a seven-game week Monday in Toronto.

Martinez (groin) remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez left Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays with left adductor tightness and hasn't made an appearance since. He was reportedly available to pinch hit if needed Friday, which suggests he'll be available in the same capacity Saturday, but it's not clear when he's expected back in the lineup.