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J.D. Martinez's 3-run shot lifts Dodgers over Padres for their 4th win in a row

J.D. Martinez and Julio Urías helped the Dodgers beat the Padres 4-2 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory.
MAY 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
J.D. Martinez's 3-run shot lifts Dodgers over Padres for their 4th win in a row
J.D. Martinez homers early as Dodgers outlast Padres LOS ANGELES — J.D. Martinez’s home run Saturday against the San Diego Padres was not the only one he’s hit against a major league pitcher th...
MAY 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
'He's a DAWG man!' - J.D. Martinez talks Julio Urías' impact and emotions of playing for the Dodgers

'He's a DAWG man!' - J.D. Martinez talks Julio Urías' impact and emotions of playing for the Dodgers
MAY 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
J. D. Martinez goes yard, Dodgers grab early lead over Padres

J. D. Martinez goes yard, Dodgers grab early lead over Padres
MAY 13, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Batting cleanup in return Martinez (back) is serving as the DH and batting cleanup Friday versus the Padres.
Impact Martinez was activated from the injured list during the Dodgers' team off day Thursday and will step right back into the starting lineup for Friday night's series opener against San Diego. He had posted an .840 OPS with four home runs and 15 RBI through 23 games for Los Angeles prior to suffering a lower back injury.
MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from injured list Martinez was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Dodgers on Thursday.
Impact Martinez will skip a rehab assignment and slide right back into the Dodgers' lineup for Friday's series opener against the Padres. The veteran designated hitter missed the last two-and-a-half weeks of action with lower-back tightness.
MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers Injury News: JD Martinez's Return Pushed Back Again The Dodgers slugger won’t be back as early as expected.
MAY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dodgers Injury News: JD Martinez's Return Pushed Back Again The Dodgers slugger won’t be back as early as expected.
MAY 9, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Should return Friday Manager Dave Roberts said Martinez (back) will face live pitching at the Dodgers' spring facility in Arizona this week, and the slugger should be back in the lineup for Friday's se...
Impact It was previously reported the 35-year-old lined up to return during the three-game set in Milwaukee that begins Monday, but it now appears he's set to be activated Friday. Given Martinez has exclusively served as a designated hitter over the past two seasons, it's not a major surprise he's expected to return without requiring a minor-league rehab assignment.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hits in cage Friday Martinez (back) took swings in a batting cage Friday and is expected to return during next week's series against Milwaukee, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact This was the first time that Martinez has hit in the cage since injuring his back against the Cubs on April 24. The veteran also did some running Friday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, and the progress has him in line to return against the Brewers during the three-game series that starts Monday. Manager Dave Roberts said that Martinez is unlikely to play Monday, so May 9 appears to be the soonest that the slugger will appear in the lineup.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Pepiot, Walker Buehler, JD Martinez and More Dodgers Injury News As we head into an off day, we’ve got some updates out of Dodger camp.
MAY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Won't return over weekend Martinez (back) won't be activated from the 10-day injured list during the Dodgers' upcoming weekend series against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Martinez is eligible to come off the 10-day IL beginning Friday in San Diego, but skipper Dave Roberts noted Monday that he expects the slugger to need at least a few extra days before being activated. If all goes well over the next week, Martinez could be ready to return to the starting lineup for the team's series against the Brewers, which is scheduled to begin May 8.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to injured list Martinez was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Dodgers on Friday, retroactive to April 25, with lower back tightness, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Martinez was unable to return to the lineup again Friday, and the Dodgers instead will place the veteran designated hitter on the injured list to get right. Will Smith was activated off the injured list and will be the designated hitter against the Cardinals with Martinez out. It seems likely that the 35-year-old should require a minimal stint on the injured list at this point.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
To try cage work Friday Martinez (back) will try to swing in the cage Friday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact If that workout doesn't go well, Martinez might be headed to the injured list. He hasn't appeared in a game for the Dodgers since last Sunday due to discomfort on the left side of his lower back, and he said the flight back from Pittsburgh on Thursday didn't help matters. Will Smith is expected to come off the concussion IL and serve as the designated hitter in Friday night's series opener against the visiting Cardinals.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not expected back Friday Martinez (back) is not expected to be ready to return to the Dodgers' lineup Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Impact It would be the fourth straight game missed for Martinez, who is still feeling discomfort on the left side of his lower back. It's possible he will undergo an MRI, at which point the team would have a better idea as to when he might be ready to play again. Will Smith (concussion) is expected to come off the injured list to serve as the club's designated hitter Friday.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: JD Martinez's Latest Injury Update Isn't Exactly Promising News He’s been out of the Dodgers lineup the last three days.
APRIL 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Still feeling back discomfort Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Martinez (back) hasn't been able to swing a bat in the last few days, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Martinez is out of the lineup for the third straight game Thursday at Pittsburgh and Roberts told reporters that an MRI might be in the works once the team returns to Los Angeles. The veteran designated hitter began feeling tightness on the left side of his lower back in Sunday's series finale against the Cubs. If he doesn't show improvement by Friday, an IL stint may be necessary. Michael Busch could then remain with the club through Max Muncy's return from paternity leave.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Held out again Martinez (back) remains out of the Dodgers' lineup for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Impact It's the third straight start he's missed due to back tightness. Martinez is considered day-to-day and will hope to be back in action Friday when the Dodgers return home to host the Cardinals. David Peralta is serving as the designated hitter Thursday, with Trayce Thompson in left field.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could be available off bench Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters before Wednesday's game that Martinez (back) could be available off the bench against the Pirates but it will depend on how he's feeling...
Impact Martinez is sitting out a second consecutive game while dealing with back tightness. If the veteran designated hitter isn't able to get into the lineup off the bench against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, there's a very good chance he is back in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Pirates.
APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Thursday Martinez (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Martinez remains out of the lineup while dealing with back tightness. The hope was that the right-handed hitting veteran would be able to return for Wednesday's finale against Pittsburgh, but he'll get at least one more day of recovery. David Peralta will be the designated hitter with Martinez out and hit eighth.
APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Reveals Reason for JD Martinez's Absence From Tuesday's Lineup It was his first off day of the season.
APRIL 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Dealing with back tightness Martinez experienced back tightness following Monday's win over the Cubs, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Martinez's back tightness is part of the reason why he isn't starting Tuesday against Pittsburgh. The team will keep an eye on him, but the concern level seems relatively low.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets first day off of 2023 Martinez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Rookie Michael Busch will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter in his MLB debut Tuesday while Martinez heads to the bench after starting each of the team's first 23 games of the season. The veteran slugger is effectively getting two full days to rest up, as the Dodgers had off Monday.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hits homer Sunday Martinez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-3 victory versus the Cubs.
Impact Martinez gave the Dodgers some breathing room with his 401-foot solo shot in the sixth inning that made the score 5-3. The veteran has four homers on the campaign, three of which have come over his past six games. Martinez also has nine doubles and two triples, putting him atop the NL leaderboard with 15 extra-base hits this season.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Smacks two long balls in victory Martinez went 4-for-5 with two homers, four RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 5-0 victory over the Mets.
Impact After having just one hit in his previous four games, Martinez showed why the Dodgers signed him over the offseason. The former Boston Red Sock showed off his vintage power, spraying homers to dead center and opposite field in back-to-back at-bats. With Trea and Justin Turner no longer on the team, Los Angeles will certainly be looking to Martinez as a centerpiece to the lineup going forward.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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