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Expected back Friday Martinez (groin) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday and is expected to return to the major-league Dodgers on Sept. 8 against Washingto...

Impact Martinez has been on the injured list since Aug. 22 but appears to be making progress toward a return. The veteran slugger is slated to play in a simulated game Saturday ahead of kicking off a rehab stint Sunday. If all goes well, Martinez will return to the big club for the first game of next weekend's three-game set in Washington and will likely resume duties as Los Angeles' regular DH.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment coming Martinez (groin) will embark on a two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City before likely returning for the Dodgers' upcoming series against Washington, Fabian Ardaya o...

Impact The Dodgers' series with the Nationals will run from Sept. 8-10, though it is unclear exactly which game Martinez will be activated for. The veteran slugger landed on the 10-day IL with left groin tightness on Aug. 22 and was slashing .200/.304/.300 across 23 plate appearances in August prior to getting injured.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To rejoin team on road trip Martinez (groin) is expected to join the Dodgers during the upcoming road trip to Miami and Washington, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact While this news doesn't give an official return date for Martinez, it likely means the slugger is closing in on activation from the 10-day injured list. He was placed on the injured list Aug. 22 due to left groin tightness and the team later revealed he'd need 2-to-3 weeks to recover.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: JD Martinez Details Key to Resurgent Season Back to his previous All-Star form.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out at least 2-to-3 weeks Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Martinez (groin) will be out for at least 2-to-3 weeks, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Martinez landed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday afternoon due to lingering left groin tightness and he is going to be completely shut down from baseball activities for the next week. A build-up period will follow, and it could very well extend into mid-September. Michael Busch is serving as the Dodgers' designated hitter and batting eighth Tuesday night at Cleveland.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Dodgers place designated hitter J.D. Martinez on injured list with groin tightness The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed designated hitter J

AUGUST 22, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Los Angeles Dodgers place designated hitter J.D. Martinez on injured list with groin tightness

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed designated hitter J

AUGUST 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Dodgers place J.D. Martinez on IL The Dodgers are opting to give J.D. Martinez at least a 10-day break while on the injured list.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers place DH J.D. Martinez (groin) on IL The Los Angeles Dodgers placed All-Star designated hitter J.D. Martinez on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of groin tightness, as he...

AUGUST 22, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Goes on IL with tight groin The Dodgers placed Martinez on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left groin tightness, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Impact This groin/hamstring tightness has been a lingering issue for Martinez throughout the second half of the 2023 campaign and he will now take an extended period off for rest and treatment. When healthy this season, the veteran designated hitter has posted an .856 OPS with 25 home runs and 78 RBI across 92 games for Los Angeles. Michael Busch has been called up in a corresponding roster move.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Game 1 Martinez isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Marlins, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martinez went 1-for-3 in his return to the lineup Friday and will sit out Game 1, allowing Will Smith to serve as the DH and Austin Barnes to start behind the plate. Assuming Martinez's nagging groin injury isn't an issue, the 35-year-old slugger will likely return for the nightcap.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 1-for-3 in return Martinez (groin) went 1-for-3 in Friday's 11-3 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Martinez continues to be bothered by a groin/hamstring issue that's bothered him for much of the month, leading to multiple absences. With a doubleheader on tap Saturday, it wouldn't be surprising to see him only play in one of the two games. He's gone 4-for-17 (.235) in August while managing the issue, dropping his slash line for the year to .259/.312/.552 through 91 contests.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: JD Martinez Provides Unnerving Update on Groin Injury The Dodgers may have no choice but to put him on the IL.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers News: JD Martinez Provides Unnerving Update on Groin Injury The Dodgers may have no choice but to put him on the IL.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Returns to lineup Martinez (groin) will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter Friday against the Marlins, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martinez was a late scratch from Thursday's game against Milwaukee, but he'll return after just a one-game absence. The 35-year-old has been in a bit of a slump recently, slashing just .214/.353/.357 since the start of August.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Thursday Martinez (undisclosed) was a late scratch from the lineup Thursday versus the Brewers, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Martinez was originally set to be in the lineup for the series finale, but he will now be on the bench. It's possible that his hamstring injury has flared up, but more information on his status will likely be provided. Will Smith will take over at designated hitter and bat cleanup against Milwaukee.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs RBI in return to lineup Martinez (hamstring) went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Brewers.

Impact Martinez has been bothered by lingering hamstring discomfort over the last week-plus. He was solid Tuesday, providing the go-ahead knock to spark the Dodgers' sixth-inning rally. The veteran designated hitter is at a .259/.311/.557 slash line with 25 home runs, 77 RBI, 49 runs scored, 23 doubles, two triples and a stolen base over 89 contests this season. Assuming he can avoid further setbacks, he can be penciled into the heart of the Dodgers' order going forward.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: JD Martinez Takes it Upon Himself to Get Some Work in On LA Day Off No off days in the pursuit of staying great.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returns to lineup Tuesday Martinez (hamstring/groin) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.

Impact Martinez will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter and bat fifth in his first game since Aug. 6. He's been bothered by lingering left hamstring/groin discomfort since late July but ultimately managed to avoid the injured list.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday Martinez (hamstring) will sit Sunday, though he will be available to pinch-hit, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts said following Saturday's 4-1 victory that Martinez will not start Sunday and the expectation is that he will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Brewers. Martinez last started a game this past Sunday versus San Diego.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Martinez (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Rockies.

Impact As expected, Martinez will remain on the bench for another contest Saturday while nursing an injured hamstring. The plan is to see if he can go in Sunday's series finale, but for the time being, Will Smith will slot in at designated hitter while Austin Barnes enters the lineup at catcher and bats ninth against Colorado.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Latest Injury Update on JD Martinez Adds More Concern to Slugger's Availability Should an IL stint be on the table?

AUGUST 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Now aiming to return Sunday Martinez (hamstring) is hoping to be available to play Sunday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Martinez and the Dodgers had been targeting a Saturday return, but the designated hitter instead will go through a pregame workout that day with the hope of playing Sunday. The slugger hasn't been in the lineup since this past Sunday due to left hamstring injury but is feeling better after receiving an epidural injection earlier this week.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: JD Martinez Target Return Date Revealed by Dave Roberts An injury has continued to bother the All-Star.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Targeting Saturday return Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that he hopes Martinez could return Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martinez received a cortisone injection Wednesday, and his MRI results didn't reveal anything unexpected. The 35-year-old will remain shut down for a few days, but the team is seemingly sticking to its original timeline for Martinez to return during its upcoming series against Colorado.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Los Angeles Dodgers place designated hitter J.D. Martinez on injured list with groin tightness