The Boston Red Sox are now set for a major 2021 AL Wild Card Game clash against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, but they could be without one key player for the showdown.
Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez suffered a minor ankle sprain injury during his team's regular season finale game against the Washington Nationals. The four-time All-Star reportedly tripped on second base while he was making his way to the outfield in the fifth inning. He was later removed from the game due to the injury.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora noted after his team's 7-5 win over the Nationals that for the moment, he is unsure on whether Martinez will feature against the Yankees on Tuesday.
The Red Sox are slated to receive more information on Martinez’s minor injury tomorrow.
Martinez did not have grand success in matchups with the Yankees in the regular season this year, as he hit .186 to go along with two home runs recorded in 17 games played against the Bronx Bombers. Still, Martinez is one player who the team can not afford to be without on Tuesday, especially after his standout performances in September and October that included a combined 26 hits recorded in 25 games played.
It remains to be seen whether Martinez will at the least be available to feature as a pinch hitter come Tuesday night, where the Red Sox are slated to once again face off with 2021 AL Cy Young Award contender Gerrit Cole.
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