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Travis entered Thursday's game as the designated hitter after J.D. Martinez departed due to back spasms. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in a 7-5 win over Kansas City.
Martinez is dealing with the same issue he's had since spring training. The back has been a source of discomfort that's caused him to miss time during March, April and May. The right-handed hitting Travis was the replacement against left-hander Danny Duffy, but he may not be the full-time replacement should Martinez require a trip to the injured list. Manager Alex Cora can use Brock Holt or Mitch Moreland (back), who is due to return Friday, at DH against right-handers.
