J.D. Martinez is the only player named Martinez on the Red Sox roster. But it will say “J.D. Martinez’’ on the back of his road jersey, not just his last name.

It goes back to 2014 when he was signed by the Detroit Tigers.

“They already had Victor Martinez. Our clubby, Jim Schmakel, said we could put ‘J. Martinez’ on the back but there was room for ‘J.D.’ if I wanted that. It seemed cool,’’ Martinez said.

“When I got traded to Arizona, they asked me if I wanted to keep it and I did. I feel like it symbolizes my journey. Why change it now? I like having my full name on my jersey.’’

Red Sox home clubhouse manager Tom McLaughlin knew the story and had the jersey ready for Martinez before he even asked.

PETER ABRAHAM