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J.D. Martinez | Outfielder

Team: Houston Astros
Age / DOB:  (25) / 8/21/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 219
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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J.D. Martinez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's loss to the Athletics.
Martinez has now homered in back-to-back games and is hitting .363 (12-for-33) since returning from the disabled list earlier this month. Astros manager Bo Porter has moved him into the heart of the lineup in recent days, so he should continue to provide value in NL-only leagues. May 24 - 11:44 PM

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J.D. Martinez - OF - Astros

J.D. Martinez went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Astros' 3-1 victory over the Royals on Wednesday.

Martinez now has two straight two-hit games, and he provided the game-winning homer off James Shields on Wednesday. The home run was his fourth and he now has 14 RBI in 28 games this year. The Astros don't have any reason not to bat him in the middle of the lineup if he continues to produce, but that's not worth much in a barren Houston offense.
May 22 - 11:18 PM
J.D. Martinez - OF - Astros

J.D. Martinez hit a three-run homer off the Tigers' Max Scherzer on Wednesday.

After entering the series with a .599 OPS, Martinez went 5-for-10 with four extra-base hits in the three games against the Tigers. He'll likely get a look as an everyday guy until he cools off, making him a decent play in AL-only leagues.
May 15 - 5:18 PM
J.D. Martinez - OF - Astros

Astros activated OF J.D. Martinez from the 15-day disabled list.

Out since April 20 with a sprained knee, Martinez homered in his final rehab game Sunday to convince the Astros he was ready. He'll receive regular playing time in left field.
May 6 - 6:32 PM
J.D. Martinez - OF - Astros

Astros placed OF J.D. Martinez on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right knee.

Martinez suffered the injury in a fourth-inning at-bat Friday night. The Astros originally labeled him day-to-day, but he showed no improvement on Saturday morning. Martinez could be out for three or four weeks.
Apr 20 - 4:52 PM
J.D. Martinez - OF - Astros

J.D. Martinez was diagnosed with a right knee sprain and is considered day-to-day.

Martinez went down in a heap in the middle of an at-bat during the fourth inning of Friday's game when his knee appeared to buckle on him. It's certainly an encouraging sign that the injury is minor and he should return to the lineup within a few days.
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Apr 19 - 10:19 PM
J.D. Martinez - OF - Astros

J.D. Martinez has been removed from Friday's contest against the Indians in the fourth inning due to an apparent knee injury.

Martinez was in the middle of an at-bat, and his knee seemed to buckle while backing away from an inside pitch. It's a disappointing turn of events for Martinez who had already homered earlier in the game. The team should release an update on his status shortly.
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Apr 19 - 9:29 PM
J.D. Martinez - OF - Astros

J.D. Martinez is back in the Astros' lineup Tuesday.

Martinez was pulled from Monday's game after making a mental error during a fourth-inning at-bat. It sounds like he and manager Bo Porter have sorted it all out.
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Apr 9 - 5:38 PM
J.D. Martinez - OF - Astros

J.D. Martinez was pulled from Monday's game by Astros manager Bo Porter following a mental error during his at-bat in the fourth inning.

Martinez popped up to right field on the first pitch and later admitted that he went against the approach that was discussed at the hitter's meeting before the game. "It was just something going up to the plate, our plan and everything," said Martinez. "I got caught in the moment and really didn't take a step back. The game was moving quick, and I totally slipped, and I take full responsibility for it." For what it's worth, Chris Carter swung at the first pitch the at-bat prior to Martinez, but he remained in the game.
Source: Astros.mlb.com
Apr 9 - 8:38 AM
J.D. Martinez - OF - Astros

Astros recalled OF J.D. Martinez from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Martinez should serve in a platoon role until Fernando Martinez (oblique) is ready to return. Martinez batted just .241/.311/.375 with 11 home runs and 55 RBI last season and is doubtful to have fantasy value in 2013.
Mar 30 - 1:59 PM
J.D. Martinez - OF - Astros

Astros optioned OF J.D. Martinez to Triple-A Oklahoma City; reassigned C Jason Jaramillo to minor league camp.

It's a bit of a surprise, as Martinez seemed likely to at least start against left-handed pitching this season. He gets the boot despite batting .298 with a homer and three doubles this spring. Fernando Martinez and Rick Ankiel figure to see the bulk of the playing time in right field for the Astros.
Mar 24 - 8:38 AM
J.D. Martinez - OF - Astros

Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow acknowledged Wednesday that J.D. Martinez and Rick Ankiel could platoon in right field.

Ankiel bats left-handed, so he would get the most at-bats if the Astros used a strict platoon, but manager Bo Porter could end up playing the hot hand. Fernando Martinez is out of options this spring and could also be in the mix, but he's not a lock to make the Opening Day roster.
Related: Rick Ankiel, Fernando Martinez
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
Mar 20 - 4:00 PM
J.D. Martinez - OF - Astros

J.D. Martinez homered and doubled Saturday to lead the Astros to a 6-5 win over the Braves.

If the Astros stick to the plan of playing Chris Carter, that's one fewer outfield opening for Martinez to claim. He's likely to make the team, but he might be limited to starting against lefties initially, leaving him with little or no fantasy value.
Mar 2 - 4:23 PM
J.D. Martinez - OF - Astros

J.D. Martinez said Friday that he is eager to start testing his surgically-repaired left hand by swinging a bat regularly.

"I really haven't been able to swing that much yet, but I feel like it's right there and really close," said Martinez, who had surgery in September to remove the hook of the hamate bone from his left hand. "I'm trying to rest it as much as I can now because I know when Spring Training starts, it's going to be non-stop. I feel like I'll be ready and it will be strong enough for me to do what I have to do." Martinez batted just .241/.311/.375 with 11 home runs, 55 RBI and a .685 OPS last season, but if healthy, he should be in position to win a starting outfield job during spring training.
Source: Astros.mlb.com
Jan 25 - 5:22 PM
J.D. Martinez - OF - Astros

Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow revealed Thursday that J.D. Martinez recently fell and aggravated his surgically-repaired left hand.

The good news is that Luhnow expects Martinez to be fine by the time spring training rolls around. The 25-year-old underwent surgery in late September to have the hook of the hamate bone removed from his left hand.
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Thu, Nov 29, 2012 07:59:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jason Castro
2Carlos Corporan
1B1Carlos Pena
2B1Jose Altuve
2Jacob Elmore
SS1Marwin Gonzalez
2Ronny Cedeno
3B1Matt Dominguez
LF1J.D. Martinez
2Brandon Barnes
CF1Justin Maxwell
2Robbie Grossman
3Trevor Crowe
RF1Jimmy Paredes
DH1Chris Carter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Bud Norris
2Lucas Harrell
3Jordan Lyles
4Dallas Keuchel
5Erik Bedard
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Veras
2Wesley Wright
3Hector Ambriz
4Josh Fields
5Jose Cisnero
6Paul Clemens
7Travis Blackley
8Edgar Gonzalez
9Alex White