Zachary Engberg
2 min read • May 24, 2022
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The resurgent Red Sox offense will have slugger J.D. Martinez back in the heart of the order on Tuesday after back spasms held him out on Sunday.
Martinez was a late scratch on Sunday, but it appears Monday's day off healed his ailment.
The 34-year-old has eight games this year with a combination of adductor and back issues, but has otherwise been a force, leading Boston with a .349 average, .971 OPS, and 15 doubles.
Also returning to the lineup for Tuesday's battle of the Sox is leftfielder Alex Verdugo, who missed Sunday with a non-Covid illness. Verdugo is batting .214 with three home runs, 16 RBI, and 13 runs over 140 at-bats.
The Red Sox have won five straight and nine of their last 12 as their offense comes together behind infielders Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts, and Trevor Story.
Written by Zachary Engberg
