Detroit Tigers RF J.D. Martinez has been removed from tonight's game as a precautionary measure in the 6th inning due to ‘low back tightness.'
J.D. Martinez left tonight's game with low back tightness and was removed for precautionary reasons only.
— Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) July 18, 2017
When Martinez was initially removed, Twitter absolutely exploded with tweets speculating that the Tigers slugger may have been traded.
Hmmm. Tigers removed J.D. Martinez from game in 6th inning. Word is, Washington CF prospect Victor Robles removed from game in minors. Hmm?
— Bob Wojnowski (@bobwojnowski) July 18, 2017
For the record, Victor Robles a supreme Nats prospect. Speedy 20-year-old OF. Whether anything happening with Tigers or not, a name to watch
— Bob Wojnowski (@bobwojnowski) July 18, 2017
#Tigers J.D. Martinez and #Nationals superstar prospect Victor Robles have been pulled from their respective games pic.twitter.com/rfh6VMA0OE
— MLB Memes (@MLBMeme) July 18, 2017
Of course, as soon as it was announced that it was because of a back issue, everyone relaxed a bit.
Precautionary measure. I will never let Twitter get me fired up like that for no reason again. (Oh, who am I kidding) https://t.co/9iIsDxiFu3
— Chris McCosky (@cmccosky) July 18, 2017
Well, let the trade speculation continue….
