I'm pretty certain it won't happen, but if Martinez' ankle is really impacting his hitting & fielding (only the coaches know), perhaps tonight is the time to play with the casino's money and have him available on the bench...giving his body 2 full days (and one 6-hour flight) some time to rest. OTOH, perhaps this is the kind of pain that 2 day's rest won't improve.
Treat him like Sale...available to help put things away in Game 5 if needed, otherwise better rested for a pivotal Game 6.
Betts, Benintendi, Bogaerts, Pierce, Nunez, Holt, Leon, Bradley, P or something like that.
Kinsler, Devers, Martinez, Moreland, Vazquez (Swihart) available.
Pen: Barnes, Brasier, Hembree, Pomeranz, (Porcello), (Sale)
Not available: Kelly, Eovaldi (you think?), Rodriguez, maybe even Kimbrel.
Going to be an unusual game. Dodgers in with everybody do-or-die, Red Sox perhaps trying to steal one with some bullets in reserve.
Just stay away from a Game 3 scenario at all costs. Don't risk the players (hopefully not) needed on Tuesday in a potentially futile effort Sunday.
If the game is within reach, go for it balls-to-the-wall. If not...move on knowing you need 1 of 2 in Fenway.
Reasons NOT to do this?
1. A hurt Martinez is still better than any alternative and it forces the Dodger's hand
2. Boston weather: Who knows if it'll be 2 days between games? It might be 1975 all over again.
3. Who's to say Kelly or Eovaldi can't pitch? If they can lock it down, lock it.
4. Sale 2 days before a start...he can still throw an inning.