J.D. Martinez got an unexpected day off Sunday. The Boston Red Sox designated hitter was a late scratch against the Seattle Mariners, as the Red Sox go for a four-game sweep of their AL West counterparts.
J.D. Martinez was a late scratch from the Red Sox lineup before Sunday's series finale against the Mariners. https://t.co/wB9IP4YOMg
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Martinez is dealing with back spasms, although they haven’t slowed him down lately. The four-time All-Star hasn’t missed a game since the end of April, recording seven hits and five runs scored over his past three outings.