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3 days ago
Martin will get some extra time off to rest and recover after experiencing arm fatigue earlier this week. The 39-year-old veteran remains an effective high-leverage option when he’s healthy. Some durability issues aren’t unexpected at his advanced age.
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4 days ago
Source: Kennedi Landry
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15 days ago
The Rangers already have to be regretting not making a real investment in their pen during the offseason. The 39-year-old Martin, who said last season was likely to be his last, will probably bounce back after giving up four earned runs over 2 2/3 innings in his first four appearances, but he’ll also probably get hurt at some point. The Rangers really need a youngster or two from the group including Emiliano Teodo, Marc Church and Luis Curvelo to step it up and emerge as contributors.
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18 days ago
The Rangers couldn’t resist using their three best relievers, Martin, Robert Garcia and Cole Winn, for the third time in four game tonight, so like they were Monday, they’ll be shorthanded against Wednesday unless they’re willing to use those guys four times in five days. Martin would seem to be very easy to rule out. If Garcia is unavailable, too, maybe Tyler Alexander will get his third save chance already.
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21 days ago
This one was a combined blown save from the Rangers’ top two closer candidates. Robert Garcia started the inning with a three-run lead. He got two quick outs before a single and a walk put two runners on. Martin came in to face right-hander Adolis García, who doubled to score a run. Brandon Marsh then knocked a base hit to tie the game. Martin eventually got out of the inning tied before Tyler Alexander secured a save in the tenth inning for Texas, with Martin credited for the win. Expect Garcia and Martin to continue to work in a committee for save chances.
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4 months ago
He’ll get a $2 million bonus, a $2 million salary and $200,000 each for 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55 innings, which could bring the total value of the deal to $5 million. The 39-year-old Martin almost surely could have done better elsewhere, but he again wanted to be close to home as he finishes up his career.
Source: Jon Heyman
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4 months ago
Martin will once again be a high-leverage option for the Rangers after posting an excellent 2.98 ERA and 48/8 K/BB over 42 1/3 innings across 49 appearances. The right-hander won’t be fantasy relevant unless he gains saves, and that’s far from a guarantee in 2026.
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7 months ago
It’s an unfortunate end to what was a very solid season for the 39-year-old hurler. Martin finishes the season with a 2.98 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and a 43/8 K/BB ratio across 42 1/3 innings in 49 appearances. Set to hit free agency at season’s end, it’s fair to wonder whether or not we have seen the last of Martin in the big leagues.
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8 months ago
Martin returns to Texas’ high-leverage mix following a six-week absence recovering from a left calf strain. The 39-year-old setup specialist holds a strong 2.36 ERA across 34 1/3 innings (39 appearances) this season in his Rangers debut after spending the previous two years with the Red Sox.
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8 months ago
The Rangers had been hopeful that the 39-year-old hurler was getting close to a return, but that will obviously change after Saturday’s setback. Expect another update on his status in the coming days as the Rangers gain more information.
Source: Jeff Wilson
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9 months ago
Martin has been a key cog in Texas’ bullpen this season, but they’re going to be without him until at least mid-August. The 39-year-old setup specialist suffered the injury during Sunday’s relief appearance against the Tigers and has already been placed on the injured list.
Source: Kennedi Landry
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9 months ago
Martin heads to the injured list after suffering a calf strain during Sunday’s contest against the Tigers. The 39-year-old veteran reliever has struggled to stay healthy this season, but this will be only his second trip to the injured list.
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9 months ago
The 39-year-old hurler suffered the injury while delivering a pitch in the eighth inning of Sunday’s battle against the Tigers. No word yet on the severity of the strain, but it sounds like a trip to the injured list could be in Martin’s future.
Source: Kennedi Landry
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9 months ago
Martin appeared to twist his left ankle or knee while delivering a pitch in the eighth inning as he allowed a two-out RBI single to Matt Vierling that gave the Tigers the lead. He’ll head for further evaluation. Look for the Rangers to update his status as soon as more information becomes available.
Source: Evan Grant
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10 months ago
Robert García is the closest thing the Rangers have to a closer right now, but he was off today after pitching Thursday and Friday. In stepped Martin to retire Adam Frazier, Henry Davis (on a 393-foot fly to center) and Ke’Bryan Hayes for his 16th career save. Now Martin will almost surely be off tomorrow after working back-to-back days.
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10 months ago
The question now is whether Martin will be available Thursday. The right-hander recently returned from the injured list because of a shoulder issue, so the Rangers may take even more precaution with the 39-year-old.
Source: Evan Grant
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11 months ago
The 39-year-old right-hander will take the place of Kumar Rocker on the Rangers’ active roster. Martin has been shelved since May 19 due to fatigue in his pitching shoulder. Prior to landing on the injured list, he had compiled a stellar 1.83 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and a 23/3 K/BB ratio over 19 2/3 innings of work while notching one save. He could push Robert Garcia for save chances once he settles back in.
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11 months ago
If there’s a positive takeaway here it’s that Martin doesn’t appear likely to face an extended absence after leaving Sunday’s relief appearance against the Astros after throwing just one pitch. The 38-year-old veteran setup specialist figures to get some time off to rest and recover before rejoining Texas’ high-leverage mix.
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11 months ago
Martin missed time earlier in the week due to soreness in his elbow. With the shoulder issue added on, it seems like a near certainty that he’ll spent some time on the injured list while the Rangers get him back to full health. Look for Shawn Armstrong to function as the primary setup option in front of Luke Jackson while Martin is shelved.
Source: Kennedi Landry
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11 months ago
This didn’t look good at all. It’s seems like a virtual lock that Martin will require a trip to the injured list after leaving a relief appearance for the second time in less than one week due to injury. The 38-year-old veteran threw just one pitch before leaving with a trainer in his second outing since experiencing a right elbow scare on Tuesday night.
Source: Kennedi Landri