J.D. Martinez batting fifth for Boston on Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals.

What It Means:

Martinez will start at designated hitter on Thursday and bat fifth versus left-hander Kris Bubic and the Royals. Yolmer Sanchez moves to the bench.

numberFire's models project Martinez for 13.7 FanDuel points on Thursday. His salary is $3,200.