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JD Martinez injury update: Red Sox DH/OF left off roster for AL
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Red Sox looking to improve 'short-term and long-term
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Red Sox: 3 realistic expectations for J.D. Martinez in '21 MLB season
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Dodgers add power, flexibility to lineup with five-time All-Star J.D.
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Why Mookie Betts wasn't only reason J.D. Martinez signed with
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Martinez, Red Sox WS champ, to miss Fenway return with injury
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Dodgers' J.D. Martinez on track to rejoin team soon – but still
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Boston Red Sox 2021 Preview: What to expect out of J.D. Martinez
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Mastrodonato: Red Sox surely missed J.D. Martinez in ALDS Game 1
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J.D. Martinez won't opt out, staying with Red Sox