Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) has been scratched from Thursday's starting lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran outfielder has been dealing with hamstring and groin issues over the past few weeks. The hope is that Martinez didn't suffer a significant setback, but this injury continues to linger. Will Smith will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup versus right-hander Corbin Burnes on Thursday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with Martinez heading to the bench.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran slugger has been bothered by a lingering hamstring issue since late July. Martinez has avoided the injured list, but continues to miss time because of these problems. Hopefully, the injuries are behind him as he's set to play on Tuesday. Martinez will bat fifth and serve as the designated hitter versus right-hander Adrian Houser on Tuesday. Fantasy managers who have Martinez rostered can get him back in their lineups.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring), who remained out on Saturday, is not likely to be in Sunday's lineup versus the Colorado Rockies, but should be available to pinch-hit. The 35-year-old hopes to finally return to the starting lineup on Tuesday for the start of a three-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers. Martinez's balky left hamstring will have cost him a week's worth of action by Sunday's close, and his expected return has been delayed multiple times now following an injection on Wednesday. In any event, the six-time All-Star has looked rejuvenated in LA, hitting .260 with an .870 OPS, 25 home runs, 22 doubles, and 76 RBI amid 339 at-bats this year.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is feeling better after getting an epidural injection on Wednesday. Martinez will go through pregame work on Saturday, and the Dodgers are now hoping to have him available on Sunday for the series finale against the Colorado Rockies. Sunday will mark a full week since the 35-year-old has played for the Blue because of a left-hamstring injury. It doesn't sound too serious, but the Dodgers are playing it safe with the veteran for now and aren't going to rush him back too soon. Chris Taylor is getting a turn as the DH on Friday for the Dodgers against Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber. Martinez has produced plenty of power and runs for his fantasy managers in his first year in LA, as he has 25 home runs and 76 RBI in 339 at-bats.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) received an epidural injection on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Martinez's MRI exam didn't show anything different than the team was expecting, and Roberts said he hopes Martinez can return to the lineup by Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. The 35-year-old veteran doesn't appear to need a trip to the injured list, which is great news for fantasy managers, but they probably still won't have him available for their lineups for at least another couple of days. In his first year in LA, the six-time All-Star is having a fine season, slashing .260/.312/.558 with an .870 OPS, 25 home runs, 22 doubles, two triples, 76 RBI and 48 runs scored in 88 games. Return him to starting lineups when he returns for the Blue.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This doesn't come as a surprise after Martinez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to ongoing leg and hamstring issues. He has already missed time recently due to the same issue. James Outman will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth versus right-hander Merrill Kelly on Wednesday. The hope is that Martinez is only day-to-day, but he will likely undergo further testing to determine the severity of the issue.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is heading back to Los Angeles for an MRI exam, according to manager Dave Roberts. However, it sounds as though Martinez won't need a trip to the injured list. Roberts said the hope is that an injection knocks it out from being an issue for the rest of the season for Martinez. The 35-year-old veteran slugger was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks and won't play in the series finale on Wednesday. It remains to be seen if he'll be available for the start of a four-game series in LA on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. Martinez has been a solid source of power (25 home runs) and run production (76 RBI) in the heart of one of the best lineups in baseball in 2023.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is being scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to the same issue that caused him to miss time recently. Enrique Hernandez will take over the DH duties for Martinez. This is a concerning development for the 35-year-old slugger, and it could require an injured-list stint if it doesn't improve soon. Despite the injury, Martinez has been solid since the All-Star break with a .283 average (15-for-53) with three home runs, two doubles, 14 RBI and five runs scored in 15 games (14 starts). He's been an excellent run-producer all year for fantasy managers as well, clubbing 25 home runs and driving in 76 in LA's explosive offense.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not expected to be in the lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. He started Saturday's game and will likely be in the lineup on Sunday. Martinez has missed time with a hamstring injury, and the Dodgers will be cautious with him by resting him during day games. The 35-year-old is slashing .260/.311/.562 with 25 home runs, 76 RBI, 48 runs, and a stolen base over 366 plate appearances in 2023. Fantasy managers with daily moves will have Martinez for Sunday but must find a replacement for Monday's contest.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is returning to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. The veteran outfielder makes his return after being sidelined since suffering an injury during Sunday's game. Martinez will bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter versus left-hander Blake Snell on Saturday. He's slashing .260/.311/.562 with 25 home runs and 76 RBI in 84 games this season. Fantasy managers should make sure to get Martinez back in their lineups here.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) will be available to pinch hit on Friday in the series opener against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Martinez should be back in Saturday's lineup for the Dodgers. Martinez took batting practice on Thursday after sitting out the entire series this week against the Oakland Athletics. It doesn't sound like a serious issue for the 35-year-old slugger, and the Dodgers are giving him ample time before he returns. Fantasy managers will want to put Martinez back in their lineups if he's back in there on Saturday. In his first year in LA, the veteran has been an All-Star, slashing .260/.310/.562 with an .872 OPS, 25 homers, 75 RBI and 48 runs scored in 331 at-bats. David Peralta is the DH on Friday and is hitting cleanup against Padres right-hander Yu Darvish.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is likely to return to the starting lineup this Saturday against the division-rival San Diego Padres, according to manager Dave Roberts. Martinez hasn't played since Sunday due to left-hamstring tightness, but he's going to avoid the injured list and return this weekend after a bit of rest this week. The 35-year-old will be returning to a tough matchup in Padres left-hander Blake Snell on Saturday, but Martinez has been a must-start in most fantasy lineups in his first year in LA. He made his sixth All-Star team this year and is batting .260/.310/.562 with an .872 OPS, 25 home runs, 21 doubles, two triples, 75 RBI and 48 runs scored in 365 plate appearances.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is still absent from Thursday's lineup versus the Oakland Athletics. The 35-year-old has been outside of the starting lineup with left hamstring tightness since Sunday, so this is starting to become a concerning issue if it wasn't already. Martinez hopes to return for the start of a four-game series against the San Diego Padres on Friday, but it wouldn't be surprising if the veteran slugger required an injured-list stint at this point. Will Smith gets a break from behind the plate to DH and hit third on Thursday while Austin Barnes catches Julio Urias and bats ninth for this one.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The veteran outfielder will miss another game after suffering a hamstring injury during Sunday's contest. The Dodgers haven't announced the results on the MRI, so it's assumed that Martinez is day-to-day right now. Hopefully, Martinez will avoid a trip to the injured list and return to the lineup at some point this week. Chris Taylor will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth versus left-hander Hogan Harris during Wednesday's contest.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) will retreat to the bench on Tuesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics. The Dodgers haven't revealed the results of Martinez's MRI exam after he was forced to depart Sunday's game early against the Cincinnati Reds with left-hamstring tightness, so fantasy managers should continue to consider the 35-year-old veteran All-Star as day-to-day. In his absence, Chris Taylor is the designated hitter and is batting sixth on Tuesday against A's left-hander Ken Waldichuk. There's definitely the potential for Martinez to land on the injured list, so prepare for that possibility. The six-time All-Star is having a resurgent season in his first year in LA with a .260 average (86-for-331) with 25 home runs, 75 RBI and 48 runs scored in 85 games for the Blue.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo an MRI after suffering an injury during Sunday's game. The veteran slugger was forced to exit early on Sunday due to left hamstring tightness. Manager Dave Robert said that Martinez was unable to run or swing a bat on Sunday. It sounds like he's going to miss at least a few games, but could end up on the injured list. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for more information following the MRI.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (hamstring) will return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was scratched from the lineup ahead of Sunday's game due to left hamstring tightness. The Dodgers decided to hold Martinez out of Monday's game as a precaution. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth versus right-hander Chris Bassitt on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should make sure to get Martinez back in their lineups.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) was a late scratch for Sunday's series finale against the Texas Rangers with left hamstring tightness. The team has not provided an update on the veteran slugger so we don't know if it's a serious issue or if he was scratched as a precaution. Will Smith ended up taking his spot in the lineup as DH while Austin Barnes got the start behind the dish. The team should provide an update on Martinez following the conclusion of Sunday's game.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez is taking a day off on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. In his absence, Will Smith will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup, while Austin Barnes does the catching and hits out of the nine-hole against Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer. Martinez, who has been an All-Star in five of the last six seasons, is having a resurgent season in 2023 in his first year with the Dodgers. The 35-year-old veteran is currently batting .256 (79-for-308) with 23 home runs, 20 doubles, two triples, 66 RBI and 45 runs scored in 78 games (338 plate appearances). If he manages to avoid injuries in the second half, Martinez should easily reach the 30-homer mark for the first time since 2019.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez only had two at-bats in Tuesday's All-Star game in Seattle, but he got a hit in both of his trips to the plate, including a double and a run scored in the National League's 3-2 victory to snap a nine-year losing skid in the Midsummer Classic. Tuesday's game was Martinez's sixth appearance in an All-Star contest in his career. Through the first half of the 2023 campaign, the 35-year-old veteran is batting .255 (73-for-286) with 22 home runs, 20 doubles, two triples, 62 RBI and 43 runs scored in 314 trips to the plate in his first year in Los Angeles. His average is a bit down from his .286 career mark, but Martinez also has a real shot at producing his first 30-homer season since 2019.