Russell Martin (neck) said he expects to be in Saturday's lineup, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith reports. "As of right now, I'm pretty sure I'm going to be in there," Martin said.

Martin (neck) said he expects to be in Saturday's lineup, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith reports. "As of right now, I'm pretty sure I'm going to be in there," Martin said.

Analysis:

He left Friday's game with neck spasms, but got treatment and said he felt "pretty good." Just because Martin told reporters that he expects to play Saturday doesn't guarantee anything, so owners will need to double-check his status when lineups are announced Saturday. Josh Thole would get the start if Martin needs another day off.