55 Russell Martin, C

Pirates catcher Russell Martin is slated to start his third-straight game Thursday against the Brewers. 

Martin missed time with a neck injury but did not have to go on the disabled list. He's been able to assume a normal workload since he returned. Martin will bat sixth. After starting three-straight games, Martin may get a day off Friday.

Pirates catcher Russell Martin was back behind the plate Tuesday night against the Brewers after missing time due to a neck issue. He went 2 for 4 with an RBI and a walk in a 4-3 win.

The 30-year-old doubled in the sixth inning before plating Neil Walker with another two-bagger in the eighth.

Martin is 4 for 15 (.267) in May with two RBI.

Pirates catcher Russell Martin has returned to the starting lineup Tuesday.

Martin hasn't played since May 9 with neck soreness. Martin will bat seventh, and face Brewers starter Kyle Lohse. Martin is hitting .263/.358/.526 in 95 at-bats this season. 

Pirates catcher Russell Martin remains sidelined, and is not in the team's starting lineup Monday against the Brewers.

Martin has missed time with neck soreness recently, but said he was available to pinch hit Sunday. The team demoted emergency catcher Tony Sanchez Sunday, leading to speculation that Martin would be all right. Martin may be available off the bench again Monday.

Pirates catcher Russell Martin has not played since May 9, but could be nearing a return.

Martin was available off the bench Sunday, and manager Clint Hurdle said the team would have been able to get by had starter Michael McHenry been hurt during the game. Tony Sanchez, who was called up as the team's replacement for Martin, has been sent down, meaning Martin will probably not hit the disabled list. 

Martin is hitting .263/.358/.526 in 95 at-bats this season. The Pirates will play the Brewers Monday night. If Martin isn't in the team's starting lineup, he should again be available off the bench.