The Philadelphia Daily News reports the Phillies still plan to use Pedro Martinez as a starter — even after trading for Cliff Lee — but the former Met does have incentives in his contract based on relief appearances.

“Our discussions with him were that he’d be a starter,” GM Ruben Amaro said. “We did have some discussion about the possibility of doing some relief and pitching in a relief role. But again, this stuff will play itself out.

“Pedro is not pitching in the big leagues yet. We are hoping to get him on the mound [tomorrow] and see how he pitches. He has not pitched to many hitters yet. I know he is feeling much better and throwing better, but again, when Pedro comes, we want him to be effective at the major league level in, right now, what we view will be in a starting role. But that will be subject to change.”

Martinez — on the disabled list after signing earlier this month — is scheduled to make a start for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday. He said he wants to return to the major leagues after that.