May 21
C Russell Martin went 2-for-4 Monday, collecting his first multi-hit game since May 5, also against the Royals. It was Martin's first multi-hit game at Yankee Stadium this season. Martin is now hitting .412 (7-for-17) against the Royals this season and .136 (12-for-88) against the rest of the league.
May 20
Martin is not in Sunday's lineup against the Reds, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Recommendation: Martin, who hit a solo homer Saturday, will give way to Chris Stewart behind the pale on Sunday, as the Yankees close out their three-game series with the Reds.