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.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez has been on a tear at the plate recently, going deep in three of his last four games heading into this week's All-Star break. However, to begin the month of July, Martinez has gone only 6-for-31 (.194) with the three home runs, one double, six RBI, five runs scored and 11 strikeouts in eight games. The five-time All-Star has been a great source of power for fantasy managers in his first year with the Dodgers. Martinez is currently hitting .255 (73-for-286) with 22 home runs, 20 doubles, two triples, 62 RBI and 43 runs scored in 314 plate appearances and 73 games. If Martinez manages to stay healthy in the second half of 2023, he should easily reach the 30-homer mark for the first time since 2019.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez had a historic evening in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Rockies. The veteran went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a solo HR, the latter being the 300th of his career. Martinez is the 156th player in Major League history to achieve this feat. He has had a solid season overall, slashing .258/.304/.579 with 18 HR and 51 RBI. While he is only eligible for a utility spot, Martinez is well worth the roster spot in all fantasy leagues.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (hamstring) will miss his third straight game while designated hitter J.D. Martinez sees a rest day on Thursday versus the Chicago White Sox. Muncy is out of action with a left hamstring strain and claimed the ailment was of the "low-grade" variety earlier on Thursday, per Foul Territory. The 32-year-old has dodged the injured list for now, but fantasy managers will need to continue to keep an eye on Muncy's status ahead of a weekend series with the San Francisco Giants. Expect to see Martinez back in the lineup on Friday, as he is merely getting a breather after an 0-for-12 slide.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez will look to continue a torrid stretch Wednesday as he takes on right-hander Bryce Elder and the Atlanta Braves. Martinez has clubbed four homers over his last four games -- including three over his last two -- while driving in nine runs over that time. Additionally, Martinez will carry an eight-game hitting streak into Wednesday's action with at least one hit in 12 of his last 13 contests. Interestingly, he has just one multi-hit effort in all of this but is still hitting .261 with nine homers and an .881 OPS across 34 games on the season. Considering his .410 xwOBA is superior to his .366 wOBA, Martinez has indeed been mashing the baseball in his first season with the Dodgers in his age-35 campaign.

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday night. It was always a possibility that the Dodgers would get Martinez back for another crucial three-game series against the division-rival San Diego Padres this weekend, and now it's official. The 35-year-old veteran slugger didn't go on a minor-league rehab assignment, so it will be interesting to see if his timing is off at all upon his return. Fantasy managers should expect Martinez to be back in Friday's starting lineup against Padres left-hander Blake Snell. In his first 23 games as a Dodger, Martinez has hit .250 (22-for-88) with nine doubles, two triples, four home runs and 15 RBI in 98 plate appearances.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) is just about ready to return from lower back tightness that has kept him out of action for the past couple of weeks. Manager Dave Roberts said that the 35-year-old will face live pitching in the next couple of days before a possible Friday activation from the injured list. The power was there for Martinez before he was shelved, as he slashed .250/.306/.534 with four long balls, 13 runs, and 15 RBI over 23 games. When the veteran is back with the team, that will likely mean fewer at-bats for David Peralta, who's underperformed so far through 30 games with a .198 batting average.

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with lower-back tightness. The move is retroactive to April 25. The good news for the Dodgers is that they also got back catcher Will Smith (concussion) and infielder Max Muncy (paternity list) for the start of the weekend series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Hopefully, the 35-year-old Martinez will require a minimal stint on the injured list. In his first 23 games and 98 plate appearances in his first year in LA, the veteran right-handed slugger is batting .250 (22-for-88) with nine doubles, two triples, four home runs and 15 RBI. Martinez needs to be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy formats until he returns.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran slugger will miss his fourth game in a row due to a lingering back issue. Martinez told reporters on Friday that his back is getting better and he plans to hit in the cage on Friday. There's still a chance that Martinez lands on the injured list. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on his status.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) is still dealing with a lower-back issue and isn't expected to play for the series opener on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Martinez will be missing his fourth straight game this week and hasn't even swung a bat in a few days, so this is trending towards an injured list stint if the 35-year-old isn't able to return to the lineup for the weekend series against St. Louis. The good news for the Blue is that catcher Will Smith (concussion) is likely to come off the injured list on Friday to take over the DH spot with Martinez still hurting. In his first season with the Dodgers, Martinez has gone 22-for-88 (.250) with nine doubles, two triples, four home runs and 15 RBI in 23 games.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) isn't progressing and hasn't swung a bat in three days. He will miss yet another game on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Manager Dave Roberts said the team is hoping what started as a day-to-day injury won't require an injured list stint, but they'll have to wait and see how Martinez feels when the team gets home this week. The 35-year-old veteran slugger will miss his third straight game Thursday. David Peralta is the DH and will hit fifth against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. Fantasy managers need to prepare for the possibility that Martinez will miss extended time with his back injury. He's off to a .250 start (22-for-88) with nine doubles, two triples, four home runs and 15 RBI in his first 23 games with the Blue in 2023.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) is being held out of Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran slugger reportedly felt something in his back during Sunday's contest. The Dodgers are going to play it safe and have Martinez sit out for at least one game. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Martinez to miss significant time because of the injury. Michael Busch will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh versus right-hander Johan Oviedo on Tuesday.

The offseason is officially no more, but Spring Training is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers have missed in the last few months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage.Baseball is back and so too is fantasy baseball, with drafts either starting in the near or not-too-near future for many. This column aims to cover any and all fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. Spring training or the regular season, it's covered here.Has a player who's usually been hitting in the middle of a lineup suddenly batting eighth or ninth for an extended period? The fantasy implications will be covered here. The same goes for injuries and injured placements and whether or not you should consider picking up a player who was recently called up. Basically, any kernel of fantasy news and its relevance to fantasy managers could be covered here. Today, the news of the day is the fantasy impact of Gavin Lux's ACL injury plus a look at potential rotation options in Tampa Bay in the wake of Tyler Glasnow's oblique injury. 

Fantasy Impact of Gavin Lux's Injury

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez is expected to serve as the team's full-time DH in his first year with the team. In the first season of the universal DH in 2022, four Dodgers players appeared at the position at least 20 times -- Justin Turner, Max Muncy, Will Smith and Edwin Rios. With Martinez being the full-time DH, it will mean that Smith will just have more off days. "I don't expect J.D. to DH 162. But he's going to be the guy who's going to be in that position 99.9 percent of the time. So if there is a time Will doesn't play, it'll just be an off day" manager Dave Roberts said. The five-time All-Star's power took a big dip last year (16 homers), but he also had a career-high 43 doubles. Fantasy managers shouldn't exactly be writing him off just yet.