Martinez went 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs scored, three RBI and two walks in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez provided the Red Sox with a first-inning 2-0 lead as he hit a 416-foot blast off Orioles starter David Hess. The homer ends of streak of 15 games without a long ball, though he did still have a .283 average and .353 on-base in that stretch. Overall the 31-year-old is slashing .323/.399/.496 with five home runs and 21 RBI in 133 at-bats.

Martinez went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 9-4 win over Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez was back in the lineup after missing weekend games due to back spasms and was part of Boston's six-run rally in the third inning. A minor back injury won't slow down Martinez, who has hit safely in 25 of 27 games.

Martinez (back) returns to the lineup Monday against Oakland, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez was scratched from Saturday's game with back spasms and sat Sunday as well, but he's ready to go following two days of treatment. He'll hit third as the designated hitter Monday.

Martinez (back) is not in the lineup Sunday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez was scratched from Saturday's lineup with back spasms and remains out of the lineup for the series finale against the Rays on Sunday. Steve Pearce will serve as the designated hitter in his place.

Martinez (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez was a late scratch Saturday due to back spasms and spent the day getting treatment. It doesn't sounds as if he'll miss an extended period, but he could still miss a few more days.

Martinez was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays with back spasms, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not yet clear how much time Martinez is expected to miss. Steve Pearce enters the lineup as a designated hitter in his absence.

Martinez went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 11-4 win over the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

The slugger has only one homer in his last 17 games, but otherwise Martinez is putting together another excellent campaign, slashing .344/.430/.538 through 25 contests. Expect his power numbers to catch up to the rest of his offensive profile in short order.

Martinez went 2-for-4 with a double in Monday's 8-1 loss to the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

The double was the fifth in the last six games for Martinez, who extended his hit streak to six games and has reached base safely in all 17 games played. The Red Sox have under-performed thus far, but Martinez and the man who hits behind him, Xander Bogaerts, have been steady offensive contributors.

Martinez will sit for the first time this season Saturday against Arizona, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez will be the odd man out as the Red Sox play in a National League park. Expect him to fill an outfield spot in Sunday's series finale.

Martinez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Thursday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez took Brett Anderson deep for his third homer of the season in the third inning. He continues to perform exceptionally well at the plate, as he has now reached base in all eight games this season.