Tuesday, the Dodgers put J.D. Martinez on the 10-day IL with groin tightness. For the last three weeks, Martinez has been dealing with a myriad of lower body issues. Dave Roberts thinks it will be two or three weeks before Martinez can return to the lineup.
Before Tuesday’s loss, Roberts addressed the media about Martinez.
“Running, certain swings it didn’t affect him. But when he strides out further, that’s when it gets him. He’s pretty adamant that it’s not the back. Regardless, it was impeding his swing. The one thing that we haven’t done is just quit the activity.