Martinez declined to exercise his opt-out and will remain with the Red Sox for 2022, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

He will earn $19.35 million for 2022 before hitting the open market after the season. This was not seen as a forgone conclusion, but as a 34-year-old designated hitter, Martinez may have had to settle for a lower annual figure if he tested free agency this winter. He hit .286/.349/.518 with 28 home runs in 148 games and played enough games in the outfield to qualify there in fantasy next season.

Martinez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a two-run homer and a pair of runs scored in Monday's ALCS Game 3 win over Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez was involved in the Red Sox's six-run rally in the second inning, doubling and scoring on Christian Arroyo's fielder's choice. He later added some insurance runs with a two-run homer off Phil Maton in the sixth inning, extended Boston's lead to eight.

Martinez went 2-for-5 with a grand slam in Saturday's ALCS Game 2 victory over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox jumped out to an early lead, with Martinez hitting a grand slam off Luis Garcia in the top of the first inning and Rafael Devers copying that feat in the top of the second against Jake Odorizzi. The homer was Martinez's second this postseason and his eighth in 26 career playoff games.

Martinez went 4-for-5 with a three-run homer and a double in Friday's 14-6 win over the Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez missed Boston's first two postseason games due to a sprained ankle, but he served as the designated hitter Friday and was one of the top performers in the win. The 34-year-old said he felt some pain while running in Game 2 but felt good hitting, and he'll have an additional day to recover ahead of Game 3 on Sunday.

Martinez (ankle) is starting Game 2 of the ALDS against the Rays on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez didn't appear in Thursday's Game 1 loss as he dealt with an ankle injury, but he took batting practice ahead of Friday's matchup. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth in Game 2.

There is a "strong possibility" that Martinez (ankle) will play in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Rays on Friday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez has been dealing with an ankle injury since the team's final regular-season contest. After missing the AL Wild Card Game, Martinez was added to Boston's ALDS roster but was not in the starting lineup for Game 1. While there is some optimism that Martinez can return, manager Alex Cora also added that there were no guarantees regarding Martinez's availability.

Martinez (ankle) isn't in the lineup for Game 1 of the ALDS against the Rays on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez is on Boston's ALDS roster, but Kyle Schwarber will serve as the designated hitter while Christian Arroyo enters the lineup at second base Thursday. Manager Alex Cora said prior to Game 1 that the 34-year-old will take batting practice Thursday and could return as the designated hitter Friday, per Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic.

Martinez (ankle) has been added to Boston's ALDS roster, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez wasn't active for the AL Wild Card Game due to a left ankle sprain, but he'll be available during the best-of-five series against Tampa Bay. However, it's not yet known whether he'll be cleared to play in Game 1 on Thursday.

Martinez (ankle) is expected to fight to be on Boston's ALDS roster, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez is still hurt after he exited Sunday's regular-season finale against Washington due to a left ankle sprain. However, further testing revealed no structural damage. The 34-year-old could miss time early in the ALDS if he doesn't heal in time, but he has a chance to be a part of the team's roster for the series against Tampa Bay.

Martinez (ankle) is not on the Red Sox's wild-card roster, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez left Sunday's regular-season finale against the Nationals with a left ankle sprain, an issue which is evidently serious enough to prevent him from serving even in a designated hitter role just two days later. Whether or not Martinez has a chance to be active for the ALDS should Boston advance remains to be seen.