What happened: The issue follows a July 23 scratch for back stiffness. Marte returned to the lineup the following day.
Why it matters: Any absence would create a vacancy at second base and remove a switch-hitting presence from the lineup. The August timing raises the cost of missed games.
By the numbers: Marte entered the week batting .253 with 107 hits, 19 home runs and 61 RBIs in 104 games.
What to watch: His availability for the next game will offer the first indication of whether the soreness lingers.