Martinez, who had been out one week of a two-week, non-throwing program, received a platelet-rich plasma injection Monday at Dr. James Andrews’ clinic in Pensacola, Fla. Manager Mike Shildt said Tuesday that Martinez would be out two weeks from now before he is allowed to throw again. Martinez said he expected to be fine in two weeks.
Martinez’s availability for opening day March 28 certainly is in question inasmuch as he won’t be throwing until March 12 or so. But Shildt didn’t eliminate the possibility of Martinez being able to relieve at or near the start of the season.