Performance AI Analyzed

Austin Martin went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, a walk and a steal as the Twins' leadoff man Thursday against the Marlins.

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AI Summary

Austin Martin went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs, a walk and a steal as the Twins' leadoff man, and is positioned to play regularly following Matt Wallner's demotion.

Martin will be the biggest beneficiary of Matt Wallner's demotion, and he should have a chance to play nearly every day until the Twins decide Emmanuel Rodriguez or Walker Jenkins is ready (both are actually on the Triple-A IL at the moment) or wants to give Wallner another chance. Martin's exit velocity numbers remain weak, but he's batting .333 anyway, and his 18/22 K/BB in 130 plate appearances is exceptional. As a decent source of batting average, steals and, potentially, runs scored, he's an option in deeper mixed leagues.