J.D. Martinez DH FA Wed 9/2/20 4:07 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez (hand) is starting Wednesday against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez was hit by a pitch on his left hand during Sunday's contest that forced him to miss two games. However, he'll start in left field and bat fourth Wednesday.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Tue 9/1/20 3:53 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez (hand) remains on the bench Tuesday against Atlanta, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez's X-rays were negative after he got struck in the hand by a pitch Sunday against the Nationals, but he'll now sit for the second straight game. He's feeling better after some treatment, however, and could return to the lineup Wednesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. Yairo Munoz will serve as the designated hitter in his absence.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Mon 8/31/20 5:25 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez (hand) is not starting Monday's game against Atlanta, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez left Sunday's game against the Nationals after getting hit by a pitch in the hand. While his X-rays were negative, he'll sit for at least one contest. Bobby Dalbec will get the nod as the designated hitter.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Sun 8/30/20 5:33 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez (hand) underwent X-rays that came back negative, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez was hit by a pitch on his left hand and forced out of Sunday's contest, but he appears to have avoided a major injury. Manager Ron Roenicke said after the game that Martinez is currently day-to-day.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Sun 8/30/20 5:16 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez left Sunday's win against the Nationals after getting hit by a pitch on his left hand, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez was removed from the game in the bottom of the eighth inning immediately after he suffered his hand injury. The severity of the issue is unclear. Martinez went 1-for-4 with one strikeout prior to suffering the injury.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Sat 8/22/20 8:45 AM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored as he helped the Red Sox to an 8-5 win over the Orioles on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
It was nice to see Martinez showcase his elite power as he cranked a two-out, two-run homer to center field in the third inning. Martinez has consistently been one of the best power hitters in baseball since 2015, so it's a bit unfitting seeing him with just three home runs in 25 games so far this season. He'll continue to be in the regular lineup and is going to be counted on to produce runs due to the fact that the Red Sox have the second-highest team ERA (5.97) in the majors.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Thu 8/20/20 3:51 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez (illness) is starting Thursday's game against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez left Tuesday's game due to dehydration and was kept out Wednesday, but he'll be back in action for the series opener in Baltimore. Martinez is slashing .244/.330/.419 with two home runs, 12 RBI and 24 strikeouts to begin the season.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Wed 8/19/20 1:10 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez (illness) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez exited Tuesday's game due to dehydration. It's not exactly clear what the root of the issue is, but whatever it is, it's serious enough to sideline him for at least one day. Xander Bogaerts will rest his legs as the designated hitter in his absence, while Tzu-Wei Lin starts at shortstop.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Tue 8/18/20 10:00 PM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez was removed from Tuesday's game against the Phillies due to dehydration, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 32-year-old went 1-for-2 with an RBI double before being lifted for a pinch hitter during the fifth inning. Martinez seems likely to return to action within a day or two.
J.D. Martinez DH FA Sun 8/16/20 10:16 AM
J.D. Martinez
DH FA
Martinez went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Saturday's 11-5 loss to the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Martinez's bat appears to be coming around following a slow start. He's 7-for-21 with three extra-base hits and eight RBI over the last six games. He believes he's located the root cause of his poor start, per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. "My hips are sliding," Martinez said. "Whenever your hips slide, you have to make decisions more out in front. Whenever you've got to make decisions more out in front, you don't recognize pitches. ... It's been my hips. Go to the source: the hips." Despite the mini-surge, Martinez is batting .234/.322/.416, numbers well below is career standards.