J.D. Martinez sitting for Red Sox on Thursday
Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez is not starting in Thursday's lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays.
What It Means:
Martinez will rest on Thursday afternoon after the Red Sox picked Travis Shaw as their designated hitter against righty Alex Manoah.
According to Baseball Savant on 39 batted balls this season, Martinez has accounted for a 10.3% barrel rate and a .239 expected average.
Source:
Baseball Press
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