Blue Jays' Russell Martin: Not in lineup Tuesday

Martin is out of the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with Houston, Brendan Kennedy of the Toronto Star reports.

Analysis:

Martin will get a breather after starting Toronto's last four games as Josh Thole fills in for him behind the plate, batting eighth. Martin is currently on a five-game hit streak and is slashing .353/.542/.706 with six runs and four RBI during that time.