Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Chris Martin, 39-year-old RHP, was activated from the 15-day injured list on May 19, 2026 after missing 30 games due to a right shoulder impingement (IL since April 15). Before activation, Martin made three rehab assignments at Triple-A Round Rock. In his first rehab appearance, he allowed 4 runs on 4 hits in 2/3 inning with 2 home runs, both on his splitter. Most recently, he pitched back-to-back days allowing just 1 run in 2 innings. Before the injury, Martin had a 7.11 ERA in 8 games with concerning splitter performance (opponents hit .667 with 1.000 slugging). Career stats: 18-34 with 3.38 ERA and 16 saves in 348 games across 7 teams since 2013, including 2 World Series appearances with Atlanta Braves (2021).
Strengths
- + Veteran reliever with extensive MLB experience
- + Recently showed improvement in rehab with 1 run allowed over 2 innings on back-to-back days
- + Career 3.38 ERA demonstrates long-term reliability
- + World Series champion (2021 with Braves)
- + Rangers bullpen performing among best in baseball
Injury Status: IL-15
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