FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The reason the Red Sox haven't held a press conference yet to announce the signing of prized slugger J.D. Martinez is because some contract language is still be worked out as a result of findings from the physical, a source told MLB.com.
There are no concerns about Martinez's ability to play at full strength in 2018. The physical did reveal a potential medical issue that could crop up down the road, and the Red Sox and Martinez are simply trying to protect themselves in case that occurs.
The sides have worked through the situation cooperatively and professionally, the source added.