INF Michael Martinez was to Boston for cash. Martinez was designated for assignment on July 2.

INF Michael Martinez was acquired by the Red Sox from the Indians on Friday for cash considerations.

INF/OF Michael Martinez was designated for assignment Saturday to make room for LHP Shawn Morimando. Martinez played in 32 games for Cleveland, batting .283 (17-for-60). He played all three outfield positions as well as second and third base.

The Cleveland Indians recalled left-handed pitcher Shawn Morimando from Double-A Akron on Saturday and designated infielder/outfielder Michael Martinez for assignment.Morimando, 23, has spent the entire season at Akron, going 10-3 with a 3.09 ERA over 93 1/3 innings in 16 games. He won each of his first nine decisions of the season, while posting a 1.64 ERA through 11 starts. He will be making his major league debut after being added to the 40-man roster in November. He was selected by the Indians in the 19th round of the 2011 draft.Martinez, 33, has played in 32 games with Cleveland this season, batting .283 (17-for-60) with three doubles, one home run and three RBIs. The veteran utility man has appeared at all three outfield positions, in addition to second and third base.In two additional moves that do not impact the club's current 25-man roster, Cleveland has purchased the contract of right-hander Joe Colon from Triple-A Columbus and optioned him to Columbus, while also returning outfielder Abraham Almonte from his rehab assignment in Columbus.

CF/3B Michael Martinez became the first player to participate in double plays as a center fielder and as a third baseman in the same game. Starting in center field, Martinez caught a line drive from 2B Johnny Giavotella and threw 1B C.J. Cron out when Cron tagged too early. Then as a third baseman, Martinez began a double play by fielding DH Albert Pujols' ground ball. Martinez also drove in his first run of the season on a fielder's choice and finished 0-for-3 with a strikeout and a run scored.

INF Michael Martinez, who was called up from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, made his first start Sunday, in right field. Martinez made the most of it, going 2-for-4.

IF Michael Martinez's contract has been purchased from Triple-A Columbus. Martinez takes the place of OF Michael Brantley, who was placed on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. Martinez was hitting .288 with two home runs and 12 RBIs at Columbus while starting games at second base, third base, shortstop, center field.

INF/OF Michael Martinez was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus Nov. 10 as the Indians removed him from their 40-man roster. Martinez, 33, hit .267/.290/.333 with no homers and two RBIs in 16 games for Cleveland this year. He batted .289/.344/.424 with five homers and 42 RBIs in 102 games for Columbus.

Martinez's contract was purchased from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

The 32-year-old journeyman has five home runs and 11 steals with a .289 batting average in 102 games at Triple-A, but it will be difficult for him to see regular at-bats for the Indians down the stretch. Look for him serve as a depth option at second base, center field, shortstop and third base.

The Indians announced Thursday that Martinez will not open the season on the active roster.

Martinez's versatility kept him in contention for a roster spot up to this point, but the Indians ultimately decided to stick with Mike Aviles and Ryan Raburn as their utility players. Martinez's next step is uncertain, but his season will open with Triple-A Columbus if he sticks with the Indians.

Martinez signed a minor league contract with the Indians on Wednesday that includes an invite to spring training, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Martinez has split time between the minors and majors in each of the past three seasons, but his lack of production at the plate has prevented him from sustaining a spot on a major league roster. He will join the Indians on a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, giving him another shot at a spot in the bigs. His greatest asset is his ability to play multiple positions defensively, but he will need to turn things around at the plate if he wants any hope of breaking camp in the majors.

Martinez was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Tuesday.

Martinez's greatest attribute is the ability to play multiple positions, but that skill became less of a necessity with the Pirates' September call-ups reinforcing the depth at all the deficient areas. The 31-year-old Martinez offers little aptitude will the bat, likely resulting in him having to settle for a minor-league contract in the offseason.

Martinez was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

With Andrew McCutchen (ribs) returning from the DL Tuesday, Martinez will head back to Triple-A, where he owns a .252/.302/.322 slash line in 270 at-bats this season. The 31-year-old has appeared in 26 games for Pittsburgh, going just 5-for-39 at the plate with 13 strikeouts.

Pirates recalled INF/OF Michael Martinez from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Martinez is replacing Clint Barmes (groin) on the roster. The utility player was hitless in three at-bats during his brief time with the big club earlier this season.

Pirates optioned INF/OF Michael Martinez to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Martinez was hitless in three at-bats during his brief time with the big club. He's clearing room on the roster for the addition of Sunday starter Vance Worley.

Pirates purchased the contract of INF/OF Michael Martinez from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Martinez owns an ugly .187/.234/.261 batting line in the majors, but he's capable of playing all over the diamond. The 31-year-old will function as a utility player for Pittsburgh.

Pirates signed UTIL Michael Martinez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Martinez will try to earn a spot on the Pirates' bench next spring. He's a .187/.234/.261 career hitter in the major leagues but can play a variety of positions.

Phillies re-signed INF/OF Michael Martinez to a minor league contract.

Martinez had elected free agency after being outrighted off the Phillies' 40-man roster, but he's now back in the organization. He owns an ugly .187/.234/.261 batting line over 396 plate appearances in the majors.

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

The move clears Martinez from the 40-man roster. The 31-year-old batted .175 (7-for-40) in 29 games with the Phillies this season and now owns an ugly .187/.234/.261 batting line over 396 plate appearances in the majors.

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

Martinez has had little success during his 20 games with the Phillies this season, hitting .167 (5-for-30) with two RBI and a stolen base. He'll provide depth and versatility on the bench.