Russell Martin is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays

Martin is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Barry Davis of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Analysis:

Josh Thole will take over behind the plate to catch for J.A. Happ, pushing Martin to the bench after two straight starts. Martin has been mired in a miserable slump to begin the 2016 season, going 9-for-60 with a whopping 31 strikeouts and only one extra-base hit (a double).