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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Corbin Martin, 30-year-old right-handed reliever, was designated for assignment by the Cubs on May 7, 2026, after appearing in seven games with a 10.80 ERA. He initially pitched well with four scoreless innings and a save, but struggled in his last three appearances, allowing six earned runs on four hits (including two home runs) and four walks over just three innings. Martin was subsequently outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on May 11 after clearing waivers. He has the option to elect free agency.
Strengths
- + Strong start with Cubs: 4 scoreless innings initially
- + Recorded a save against the Dodgers
- + 2017 second-round draft pick with pedigree
- + Showed strikeout ability in limited MLB action
Weaknesses
- - Allowed runs in three consecutive appearances after strong start
- - 10.80 ERA in 2026 season (7 games)
- - Career 6.81 ERA over 80.2 innings across five MLB seasons
- - Extensive injury history: Tommy John surgery (2020-2021), ruptured lat tendon surgery (missed all of 2023)
- - Age 30 with limited recent MLB success
- - Walked three consecutive batters in one appearance
- - Allowed two home runs in three outings
- - Only completed one inning in last three appearances
- - Designated for assignment and outrighted to minors
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Corbin Martin is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
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