Jose Martinez (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
The struggling Jose Martinez is heading to South Bend, looking to quickly turn around what has been a disappointing season thus far for the Cubs.
The Chicago Cubs optioned designated hitter Jose Martinez to their alternate training site in South Bend on Monday, following the addition of outfielder Billy Hamilton. The slumping Martinez is still looking for his first hit as a Cub since being acquired just before the trade deadline on Aug. 30.
Since putting on the pinstripes, Martinez is 0-for-14 with one walk and three strikeouts in six games played.