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Out with illness Martinez missed Saturday's victory against the Galaxy while in the league's health and safety protocols.

Impact Martinez had started each of Dallas' first 10 MLS games this season from central defense, but Nkosi Tafari replaced him in the lineup against Los Angeles on Saturday. He will hope to be able to return for Wednesday's clash against Vancouver.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Martinez (knock) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Portland.

Impact Martinez is in the starting XI on Saturday as he returns from a knock he suffered against Nashville. The defender is right back in the center of defense, where he has little fantasy value.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off injured Martinez made one tackle (won) and one interception and picked up a yellow card before subbing off with an undisclosed injury during Saturday's 2-0 win over Nashville.

Impact Martinez had a quiet outing, as their defense was not really tested during the match. The centerback subbed off with an undisclosed injury in the 79th minute. He should be considered questionable against Portland on Saturday, and Nkosi Tafari may replace him if not cleared to play.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in season finale Martinez was an unused substitute in last weekend's draw against San Jose.

Impact Martinez ended the season with two clean sheets in 19 MLS appearances (16 starts) after missing almost two months in the summer with a thigh injury. He looks like the preferred option to Matt Hedges and Nkosi Tafari Burgess in central defense when healthy, but he will have to prove it in 2022.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench vs. SKC Martinez is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Martinez has been out with a thigh injury since the end of June, but is finally returning to fitness. The defender is unlikely to be pushed so soon, but his return to the bench is a great sign for a return to the starting XI in the near future.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Martinez (thigh) no longer appears on his club's injury list ahead of Saturday's trip to FC Dallas, according to Drew Epperley of Big D Soccer.

Impact Martinez hasn't played since the end of June due to a thigh issue but could be in the match squad by this weekend. Once he's able to start again, it wouldn't be surprising to see a switch to a three-center-back formation to make room for both Martinez and Matt Hedges, who's returning from a hip injury as well. Before picking up his injury, Martinez started the first nine games of the season and made 11 tackles.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to miss out Martinez (thigh) remains on the injury report for Saturday's match against Portland and doesn't have a timeline to return.

Impact Martinez will miss his fourth-straight match Saturday with a thigh injury and it's unknown when he'll be an option again. Dallas have dealt with a few injuries on the back line of late and that's led to to five goals allowed in the last two matches against the Galaxy and Whitecaps.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch from Sunday win Martinez wasn't included for Sunday's match against the Revs because of a late injury, reports Mark Followill of FOX Sports.

Impact Martinez had started the prior nine matches, so he had to be replaced by a couple new faces in the squad Sunday. Justin Che at right-back and Nkosi Burgess at center-back were the main beneficiaries in a five-man back line.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Decent start to season Martinez made four blocks and three interceptions during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Minnesota United.

Impact Martinez has started all five matches this season in both sets of tactical variations, whether with two center-backs or three in a given formation. Though he's only kept one clean sheet, his activity in stats outside of clearances should make him a reliable option in the right format all season long.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE