J.D. Martinez not in Boston's lineup on Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez is sitting Saturday in the team's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

What It Means:

Martinez is being replaced at designated hitter by Xander Bogaerts versus Blue Jays starter Ross Stripling.

In 621 plate appearances this season, Martinez has a .307 batting average with an .832 OPS, 14 home runs, 83 runs, 69 RBI and 8 stolen bases.