The Red Sox purchased veteran utility player Michael Martinez from the Cleveland Indians on Friday and will add him to the roster this weekend, they hope on Saturday.

The Indians designated Martinez for assignment last Saturday. He has not played since July 1.

The 33-year-old Martinez played 32 games for the Indians. The switch-hitter hit .283 but only had a .303 on-base percentage and four extra-base hits in 60 at-bats.

Martinez has experience at every position except first base, catcher, and pitcher in his major league career, with most of his innings coming at third and second.

“As we looked at ways to improve the roster, improve the bench, versatility is one thing we wanted to maintain,’’ manager John Farrell said. “Michael obviously gives you that.’’

Martinez started games in all three outfield spots, second, and third with the Indians this season. He is a career .199 hitter over parts of six major league seasons with the Phillies, Pirates, and Indians.

Martinez was a Rule 5 draft pick of the Phillies in 2010 and was with the organization for four years. First base coach Ruben Amaro Jr., the former Philadelphia general manager, was able to provide a good scouting report on his abilities.

With the trade for Aaron Hill on Thursday, rookie Marco Hernandez likely was to lose playing time. By obtaining Martinez, the Sox can send the 23-year-old Hernandez to Triple A Pawtucket for everyday at-bats.

To make room for Martinez on the 40-man roster, Double A infielder Sean Coyle was designated for assignment. Coyle was a third-round pick in the 2010 draft but has hit .240 in seven minor league seasons.

Pedroia misses out

Dustin Pedroia will not be going to the All-Star Game. He finished third in the “Final Vote’’ competition behind Toronto outfielder Michael Saunders and Houston outfielder George Springer.

San Francisco first baseman Brandon Belt was National League winner. Starling Marte of the Pirates was second.

Major League Baseball did not release the results other than to report Saunders received 17.7 million votes and Belt 10.4 million.

Setback for Workman

Righthanded reliever Brandon Workman had a setback in his first rehabilitation game with Single A Lowell. He came out of the bullpen to start the sixth inning and did not record an out, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks before leaving with an athletic trainer.

Workman is making a comeback from Tommy John elbow surgery.

Righthander Joe Kelly, who is on the Triple A disabled list, is scheduled to pitch for Lowell on Saturday and Monday. From there he would rejoin Triple A Pawtucket.

Once — or perhaps if — Kelly returns to the majors, the Sox see him as being capable of pitching multiple innings in relief. He will not cut down on how many pitches he throws.

Righthander Casey Janssen, a major league veteran signed last month, has made six appearances for Lowell and is expected to join Pawtucket after the minor league all-star break.

Kopech sizzles

Righthander Michael Kopech pitched four scoreless innings for Single A Salem on Thursday, his first game after missing three weeks with a calf strain.

The 20-year-old allowed one hit, walked three, and struck out six. He struck out the side on nine pitches in the fourth inning. Kopech’s fastball was a steady 97-100 miles per hour with one pitch hitting 103.

Decision is permanent

If you’re of the opinion that David Ortiz will change his mind and come back next season, think again. On Wednesday night, Ortiz got a tattoo on his right hand of the No. 10 in the middle of a red star. The tattoo represents his 10 appearances in the All-Star Game. So, no, he’s not coming back . . . Shortstop Nick Quintana, the team’s unsigned 11th-round draft pick, attended the game and watched batting practice from the field. Quintana, a high school player from Las Vegas, has a scholarship to Arizona and played for Team USA last summer. Teams have until July 15 to sign draft picks.

60-foot shot

New Celtics forward Al Horford threw out the first pitch to Ortiz, his Dominican Republic countryman. Horford threw a strike from on top of the mound . . . It was 62 degrees at first pitch, a 20-degree drop from Wednesday . . . The Red Sox held a moment of silence before the game in light of the tragedies in Louisiana, Minnesota, and Texas . . . The annual “Strike Out Hunger’’ fund-raiser for The Greater Boston Food Bank finishes on Saturday. Fans making a $10 donation at any gate will receive an autographed photo of a player. The program, run by the wives and girlfriends of Red Sox players, starts at 2:35 p.m. and goes until the first pitch.

Peter Abraham can be reached at pabraham@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @PeteAbe.