Boston's J.D. Martinez (back spasms) scratched on Friday, Danny Santana to start against White Sox

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) has been scratched from Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox.

What It Means:

Martinez has been scratched due to back spasms and will not be available for Friday's game against the White Sox. Danny Santana will start in left field and bat eighth versus Carlos Rodon and the White Sox.

The Red Sox have an implied win probability of 44.0% against the White Sox on Friday, according to numberFire's models.