Russell Martin

Blue Jays' Russell Martin (knee) sitting out on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin (knee) is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Boston Red Sox.

What It Means:

A left knee injury forced Martin to leave Wednesday's contest early, and Thursday's off day apparently wasn't enough rest to get him ready for Friday's game. He can be considered day-to-day. Dioner Navarro -- and his .263 wOBA -- will start behind the plate.

Martin is slashing .244/.340/.416 with 17 home runs and a .329 wOBA in 448 plate appearances this season. We project him to hit three more taters and post a .790 OPS over the rest of the year.