Initially it wasn’t certain whether or not Victor Martinez would have to be placed on the DL with his fractured thumb. However, the results of further examination on Monday apparently weren’t good enough, and Martinez will indeed get a break:
Fractured Thumb Will Send Victor Martinez To DL
Sources: Victor Martinez will go on the DL tomorrow. #RedSox will call up a catcher.
Jason Varitek, who’s batted .258/.327/.562, will fill in for Martinez for the duration of his absence.
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