Martinez went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez's first-inning, two-run homer snapped a string of 36 plate appearances without an extra-base hit. The consistent slugger has dealt with back injuries, which may have mitigated his power potential over the first half of the season. He's still slugging a robust .528, but that's 101 points lower than the mark he produced in 2018.

Martinez went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's 7-5 win over the Blue Jays in 10 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Following a brief bout with back spasms earlier this month, Martinez has returned to the lineup with aplomb, rattling off five multi-hit games in 11 starts. He'll be back in action Saturday as Boston's designated hitter and cleanup batter.

Martinez went 0-for-8 with five strikeouts in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Twins in 17 innings.

EDGE Analysis

The hitless performance resulted in a nine-point drop in Martinez's batting average, which now sits at .292 for the season. The Red Sox have yet to unveil their lineup for Wednesday's series finale, but it wouldn't be a surprise if Martinez received a day off after the poor showing in the marathon loss.

Martinez went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-2 win over Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

It was the third straight game with a homer for Martinez, who now has 16 through 62 games. He was rested for last weekend's four-game set against the Rays with recurring back spasms and has been on fire since getting back in the lineup. He's slashed .375/.464/.958 with four home runs, two doubles and six RBI in the last six games.

Martinez went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and two walks in Friday's win over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez slugged a two-run homer in the fourth inning and left the yard again in the fifth, a solo shot to center. The 31-year-old slugger has homered in back-to-back contests and now sits with 15 long balls over 62 games this season.

Martinez went 2-for-3 with a walk in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to Texas.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez returned from a four-game absence due to back spasms and served as the designated hitter. He's missed a few stretches with back issues, though he's avoided the injured list, and it looks like the Red Sox may avoid using him in the field due to the back. He played 57 games in the outfield in 2018 and is on pace to play just 41 this season. Martinez has played just once in the field over his past 12 starts.

Martinez is back in action Monday against Texas after missing four straight games due to back spasms, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez's latest battle with back spasms was his third of the year, so the Red Sox will count themselves lucky that he avoided a trip to the injured list. He could require more maintenance days in the near future but will bat third and serve as the designated hitter in Monday's contest.

Though Martinez (back) was on the bench for a fourth straight game in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Rays, manager Alex Cora said the slugger's condition is improving, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. "He's feeling better but he's not ready to play," Cora said. "So stay away from him. And hopefully [Monday versus the Rangers] or during the week [he'll play]."

EDGE Analysis

While Cora's comments suggest the Red Sox sincerely view Martinez as day-to-day, the team may be motivated to take a cautious approach with his recovery. Martinez has dealt with back spasms on two other occasions this season and missed a little time due to the same issue in 2018, so clearing him to return before he's 100 percent healthy could increase the risk of him experiencing a longer-term setback. The Red Sox will likely reassess his condition early Monday before deciding if he's fit to play in the series opener.

Martinez (back) remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez has missed the entire four-game weekend series due to back spasms, which led to his early removal from Thursday's game against the Royals. It's not clear how well Martinez has responded to treatment at this time, but the Red Sox's reluctance to move him to the 10-day injured list at this point suggests he's still viewed as day-to-day. Christian Vazquez will replace Martinez as Boston's designated hitter Sunday.

Martinez (back) will remain on the bench for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez continues to battle sporadic back issues, though he hasn't yet required a trip to the injured list this season. He's considered day-to-day and may not be ready to start Sunday's game.