PHOENIX � Russell Martin felt enough of a twinge in his groin area for the Los Angeles Dodgers� medical staff to send him to a nearby hospital for an MRI on Saturday.

Manager Joe Torre admitted that he was concerned about the catcher.
Asked if the problem was muscular, Torre replied, �I think we�re finding that out.�
Martin was scheduled to be examined by the team physician, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, on Saturday night.
�Hopefully, it�s nothing more than (something) that will get better with a little rest,� Torre said. �But we�ll see.�
Torre said Martin had experienced discomfort for a couple of days but did not tell trainers anything until he left the Dodgers� Cactus League opener Friday.
�It couldn�t have been too bad if he had felt it for a few days and just figured it was part of the spring-training discomfort,� Torre said.
Torre said he hadn�t started to make contingency plans in case Martin�s injury was serious. With backup catcher Brad Ausmus turning 41 in April and probably unable to handle everyday duties, Martin would most likely be replaced by prospect A.J. Ellis.