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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Chris Martin, 39-year-old Texas Rangers relief pitcher, has been sidelined since April 15 with a right shoulder impingement. He began a Triple-A rehab assignment in mid-May after clearing live batting practice. In his first rehab appearance on May 13, Martin allowed 4 runs on 4 hits in 2/3 innings with 2 home runs, both on his splitter. This continues a troubling trend from his 2026 season where opponents have hit .667 against his splitter with a 1.000 slugging percentage and zero whiffs. His 2026 ERA stands at 7.11 through 8 games before the injury, a significant decline from his strong 2025 season.
Strengths
- + Physically felt good during rehab appearance
- + Successfully completed 25-pitch live batting practice without issue
- + Cleared to begin rehab assignment after progressive recovery
- + Veteran pitcher with experience in high-leverage situations
- + Strong track record in 2025 as valuable reliever when healthy
Weaknesses
- - Splitter being hit hard - opponents slugging 1.000 against it in 2026
- - Zero whiffs on splitter in 2026 (vs 25% putaway rate in 2025)
- - 7.11 ERA in first 8 games of 2026 season
- - Allowed 2 home runs in 2/3 innings during rehab appearance
- - Struggling in closer role before injury
- - Age 39 with shoulder impingement injury
- - Unclear timeline for return to majors
- - Mechanical or confidence issues with key pitch
Injury Status: IL-15
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