J.D. Martinez missed the game Friday for the Boston Red Sox due to back spasms, Chad Jennings of The Athletic reports.
JD Martinez scratched from Red Sox lineup because of back spasms.
— Chad Jennings (@chadjennings22) July 22, 2022
Martinez was in the original lineup at designated hitter but had to be removed. There is no word yet as to whether or not he will be able to play Saturday for the Sox. While Martinez is batting .302 this season for the Sox, he only has nine home runs and 38 RBIs, along with 51 runs in 81 games.