J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Sun 10/3/21 7:20 PM

Manager Alex Cora said after Sunday's game that he isn't sure whether Martinez (ankle) will be available for Tuesday's AL Wild Card Game against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez sustained a sprained ankle while running to the outfield in Sunday's win over the Nationals, and he was replaced by a pinch hitter in the top of the sixth inning. The 34-year-old will be evaluated Monday to determine his status for Tuesday's winner-take-all contest.

J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Sun 10/3/21 5:24 PM

Martinez exited Sunday's game against Washington with a left ankle sprain, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez was replaced by a pinch hitter in the top of the sixth inning after he went 0-for-1 with a strikeout to begin the game. Whether the 34-year-old will be available for a potential Game 163 or AL Wild Card Game remains to be seen.

J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Sun 10/3/21 5:20 PM

Martinez was removed from Sunday's game against the Nationals in the top of the sixth inning with an apparent injury, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The nature and severity of Martinez's injury aren't yet clear, but he was replaced by a pinch hitter in the top of the sixth. He went 0-for-1 with a strikeout to begin the contest, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.

J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Wed 9/29/21 11:43 PM

Martinez went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-0 win over Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
The designated hitter opened the scoring with a solo shot in the second inning, and he extended Boston's lead to 3-0 with a two-run double in the sixth. Martinez entered Wednesday just 2-for-13 in his last four games. The three-hit effort lifted his slash line to .287/.349/.522 with 28 homers, 99 RBI, 90 runs scored and 41 doubles through 619 plate appearances.

J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Wed 9/15/21 2:25 AM

Martinez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two strikeouts in an 8-4 triumph over the Mariners on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez opened the game's scoring with a fourth-inning long ball to center and brought home a run with a single in the ninth. The long ball gives the designated hitter 25 on the season as he's now slashing .275/.356/.475 across 10 September games.

J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Tue 9/14/21 9:02 AM

Martinez went 0-for-3 with a walk in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez returned to the lineup after missing three games with tightness in his back.

J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Mon 9/13/21 8:17 PM

Martinez (back) is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez was held out of Sunday's series finale due to a back issue, but he's been given the green light to participate in Monday's contest. He'll serve as the DH and bat fifth.

J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Sun 9/12/21 12:49 PM

Martinez (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
The slugger will miss a third straight game due to back spasms. Martinez should still be considered day-to-day, with a chance of returning for Monday's series opener in Seattle. Travis Shaw is batting seventh as the designated hitter Sunday.

J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Sat 9/11/21 11:50 PM

Martinez (back) is considered unlikely to play Sunday against the White Sox, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez was scratched from the lineup for each of the last two games due to back spasms, and he'll likely remain on the bench for Sunday's series finale. However, the 34-year-old still appears to be day-to-day for now.

J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Sat 9/11/21 6:16 PM

Martinez (back) has been scratched from Saturday's lineup against the White Sox, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez was initially slated to return to action Saturday after missing Friday's game with back spasms, but he apparently didn't feel right during pregame warmups. Travis Shaw will enter the lineup as the designated hitter and bat eighth.