Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora watches from the dugout steps during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in New York as the Yankees defeated the Red Sox 5-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora watches from the dugout steps during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in New York as the Yankees defeated the Red Sox 5-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Credit: ap file — Kathy Willens

BOSTON — Red Sox manager Alex Cora is still undecided if he’ll visit the White House next week when the team celebrates its World Series title there.

The Red Sox are scheduled to visit the White House on May 9 following a three-game series in Baltimore.

“I’ll let you guys know when I decide,” Cora said on Monday before Boston’s series opener against Oakland. “You guys don’t have to worry about that one. I’ll let you know.”

In January, the Puerto Rico native was outspoken about the island’s need for hurricane relief. He indicated he might skip the traditional champion’s visit to Washington over President Donald Trump’s policies toward Puerto Rico.

Trump hosted Baylor’s NCAA title-winning women’s basketball team on Monday.

Martinez returns to lineup

BOSTON — Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez was back in the lineup for Monday’s series opener against Oakland after missing the last two games with back spasms.

Martinez leads Boston’s regulars with a .340 average, four homers and 13 RBIs. He was a late scratch on Saturday and sat out two losses against AL East-leading Tampa Bay.

He took batting practice on Monday and told manager Alex Cora that he was ready to go. Cora waited to fill out his lineup before hearing from Martinez.

Last season, Martinez hit .330 with 43 homers and led the majors with 130 RBIs.