Phillies optioned INF/OF Michael Martinez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The move clears a spot for the newly-signed Roger Bernadina on the active roster. Martinez is hitting .167 (5-for-30) in 20 games with the Phillies this season.

Phillies purchased the contract of UTIL Michael Martinez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Martinez was designated for assignment by the Phillies on June 22 but passed through waivers and remained in the organization. He will serve as all-around depth.

Phillies sent INF/OF Michael Martinez outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Martinez was designated for assignment by the Phillies last week to open up a roster spot for reliever J.C. Ramirez. Martinez, 30, had no hits in four plate appearances with Philadelphia earlier this season.

Phillies designated INF/OF Michael Martinez for assignment.

Martinez was optioned Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday, but the move clears a spot for J.C. Ramirez on the 40-man roster. The 30-year-old utilityman should go through waivers unclaimed and remain in the organization.

Phillies optioned INF/OF Michael Martinez to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Martinez has been up with the Phillies a couple times this season but has received just four at-bats. He's clearing the way for the return of Chase Utley.

Phillies recalled INF/OF Michael Martinez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Martinez appeared in three games with the Phillies earlier this season while Michael Young was on the bereavement list. The 30-year-old will act as a utilityman.

Phillies optioned INF/OF Michael Martinez to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

With Michael Young on the bereavement list, Martinez appeared in three games with the Phillies. He'll return to a 226/.297/.274 batting line with three steals in the minors.

Phillies purchased the contract of INF/OF Michael Martinez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Martinez has batted .226/.297/.274 with three steals at Lehigh Valley this season. He'll provide depth with Chase Utley on the DL.

Phillies re-signed 2B Michael Martinez to a minor league contract.

Phillies sent INF/OF Michael Martinez outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

He's now off the 40-man roster. Martinez has been one of the worst major leaguers since the Phillies took him in the Rule 5 draft two winters ago, batting .188/.241/.272 over 356 plate appearances.

Phillies recalled INF/OF Michael Martinez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

He'll take the place of Mike Fontenot on the roster. Martinez, 29, is hitting just .133 (6-for-45) in 16 games with the Phillies this season, but will provide flexibility for the infield and outfield.

Phillies optioned INF/OF Michael Martinez to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

He was sent down to make room for Chase Utley's return from the disabled list. Martinez is hitting .133 (6-for-45) in 16 games with the Phillies this year. He should return to the majors at some point later this summer.

Michael Martinez hit a three-run homer in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Rockies.

Martinez took Alex White deep in the second inning. It was his only hit in four trips to the plate. Hitting .182/.250/.273 in 10 games (nine starts) since being recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on June 7, Martinez is off the radar in NL-only leagues.

Phillies activated INF Michael Martinez from the 60-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Martinez went 5-for-15 (.333) with a double and two RBI in four rehab games with High-A Clearwater. He began the season on the DL with a broken bone in his right foot.

Michael Martinez (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Clearwater Friday.

It's not clear how many games he'll need there, but it will probably be more than a handful since he's been out since mid-March with a broken foot. Pete Orr seems likely to lose his roster spot when Martinez is ready.

Phillies transferred INF Michael Martinez from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Mike Fontenot. Martinez has been on the disabled list all season after breaking a bone in his right foot during spring training.

Michael Martinez's (foot) walking boot has been removed, and he'll now continue his rehab at the Phillies' spring training complex in Florida.

Martinez suffered a broken bone in his right foot back on March 20. If he continues to recover as expected, he could rejoin the Phillies' roster by the end of May.

Michael Martinez (foot) will be in a walking boot for another two weeks.

Martinez suffered a broken bone in his foot when he was hit with a pitch on March 20. His return isn't considered imminent, so the Phillies recently signed Mike Fontenot as some insurance for their middle infield situation.

Michael Martinez (foot) is off his crutches and doing minor weight-bearing exercises.

Martinez began the season on the disabled list after suffering a broken bone in his right foot during spring training. The hope is that he'll be cleared to resume full workouts after meeting with doctors Monday. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. estimates that he could be ready to return by late-April or early-May.

Phillies placed INF Michael Martinez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a right foot fracture.

Martinez suffered a broken bone in his foot when he was hit with a pitch on March 20. He likely won't be ready to rejoin the Phillies until late-May or early-June.