Martinez (groin) was available to pinch hit if needed Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez took swings prior to Friday's win over the Rays and could be ready to return to the lineup Saturday.

Martinez (groin) is absent from the lineup as expected Friday against Tampa Bay, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez left Wednesday's game against Toronto with left adductor tightness and didn't play Thursday, with reports from that day indicating that he'd likely miss at least one more day. The Red Sox previously indicated that Martinez wasn't expected to hit the injured list, so it looks as though he could be back in action soon.

Martinez (groin), who isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays, likely won't play Friday against the Rays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez is still sore with tightness in his adductor, and he continues to receive treatment. Although the 34-year-old will travel with the team to Tampa Bay, he's unlikely to play in Friday's series opener. Manager Alex Cora has said he doesn't think Martinez will require a trip to the injured list, so the slugger should be considered day-to-day.

Martinez (groin) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez is dealing with adductor tightness after leaving Wednesday's contest, and the Red Sox will hold him out for this day game as expected, although an IL stint isn't believed to be necessary. Rafael Devers gets the start at DH while Bobby Dalbec slides to third base and Travis Shaw slots in at first base.

Manager Alex Cora said Martinez (groin) is sore and isn't expected to play Thursday against the Blue Jays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boston's skipper also said he doesn't believe a trip to the injured list will be necessary, and the veteran slugger should be considered day-to-day. Martinez went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI prior to exiting Wednesday's contest with left adductor tightness.

Martinez was diagnosed with left adductor tightness after leaving Wednesday's game against Toronto, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran slugger suffered the injury during the third inning while heading into second base after hitting a double. Martinez could undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury, but for now, he should be considered day-to-day.

Martinez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays with an apparent injury, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez led off the third inning with a double but appeared to suffer an injury while heading to second base, and he subsequently left the field. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, and the veteran slugger should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.

Martinez went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI, a run and a strikeout in Sunday's 8-1 win over Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez struck out five times during the first two games of the series against the Twins, but he was effective as part of a late offensive surge by the Red Sox in Sunday's victory. The 34-year-old has recorded hits in eight of his first nine appearances in 2022, hitting .250 with a homer, four doubles, six runs and six RBI.

Martinez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez's leadoff blast in the top of the fifth inning broke up Matt Manning's perfect game and proved to be the only offense the Red Sox could muster on the night. The long ball was Martinez's first of the season and his third extra-base hit of the campaign. He'll remain in the lineup Tuesday for the second game of the series, serving as Boston's designated hitter while batting out of the cleanup spot.

The Red Sox plan to use a platoon in right field with Martinez starting against left-handers and Jackie Bradley against righties, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Now that the Red Sox have added an elite bat in Trevor Story, they have offensively capable bats in case Bradley doesn't recover from his .163/.236/.261 slash line from 2021. In addition to using Martinez in right, the Red Sox plan to give Christian Arroyo (hand) outfield reps. Both Martinez and Arroyo, who can play anywhere in the infield, will be in the lineup against lefties.