Russell Martin was scratched from the lineup Sunday against the Athletics, likely as a result of neck spasms, Blue Jays radio play-by-play broadcaster Mike Wilner reports.

Martin was scratched from the lineup Sunday against the Athletics, likely as a result of neck spasms, Blue Jays radio play-by-play broadcaster Mike Wilner reports.

Analysis:

Martin first suffered the neck spasms in Friday's game, but was able to return to the lineup Saturday, going 1-for-4 with an RBI. The Jays anticipated that he'd be good to go for Sunday's afternoon game, but he may have suffered a setback while warming up. Josh Thole will now get the start at catcher in Martin's stead.