Boston Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez was placed on the COVID-19 Related Injured List on Saturday, the team announced just before it faced off against the Baltimore Orioles.
Infielder Michael Chavis was recalled from the team's alternate site to fill Martinez's spot on the roster.
Red SoxThe #RedSox today placed DH/OF J.D. Martinez on the COVID-19 Related Injured List. To fill his spot on the 26-man roster, INF Michael Chavis was recalled from the Alternate Training Site.
Martinez, 33, has been one of baseball's best hitters in his career.