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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Nick Martinez, 35-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, has been a model of consistency in the 2026 season. Through early May, Martinez posted a 4-1 record with a 1.51 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 53.2 innings. He has given up two earned runs or fewer in each of his first nine starts and has worked into the sixth inning in all but two outings. In his May 10 start against the Red Sox, Martinez allowed one run on seven hits with three strikeouts across 5.2 innings. The veteran former reliever has been efficient with his pitch count, exceeding 90 pitches only once in 2026.
Strengths
- + Excellent ERA of 1.51 through early season
- + Strong WHIP of 1.04 indicating good control
- + Consistent performance with 2 or fewer earned runs in first 9 starts
- + Efficient pitch usage - rarely exceeds 90 pitches
- + Reliable innings eater working into 6th inning regularly
- + Solid strikeout-to-walk ratio (35:11 K:BB)
- + Veteran experience and reliability at age 35
Weaknesses
- - Age 35 - potential durability concerns
- - Allowed 7 hits in recent start against Red Sox
- - Hit two batters in May 10 outing
- - Upcoming tough matchup against division-rival Yankees
About
Nick Martini is a right fielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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