The Dodgers are amidst their first slow stretch of the season. Having lost back to back games largely due to lackluster hitting, the team could ill-afford another injury (Ryu groin strain was the first).
But, in a move that came with zero warning, Martin was placed on the shelf with a back injury. Not much contest other than that was provided.
Martin was acquired by the Dodgers in a trade with the Blue Jays this past offseason after the team parted ways with Yasmani Grandal and determined that both Will Smith, Keibert Ruiz and other external options were not feasible choices to join Austin Barnes in a shared role behind the dish.