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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Yohander Martinez, a right-handed pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, is recovering from his second Tommy John surgery performed last year. In his first bullpen session since the surgery on May 8 at Salt River Fields, Martinez demonstrated encouraging results with fastball velocity in the 96-99 mph range, described as "electric" by manager Torey Lovullo. However, Martinez still has a significant recovery timeline ahead, requiring approximately 15 more bullpen sessions before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment. The Diamondbacks are targeting a return sometime in the final two months of the season.
Strengths
- + Fastball velocity returned to 96-99 mph range
- + First post-surgery bullpen session described as 'electric' by manager
- + No structural setbacks reported
- + Manager expressed optimism about Martinez's progress
- + Velocity near pre-injury levels
Weaknesses
- - Second Tommy John surgery in career
- - Extended recovery timeline still required
- - Needs approximately 15 more bullpens before rehab assignment
- - Long road back to MLB competition
- - Will not return until final two months of season at earliest
Injury Status: IL-60
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Yohander Martinez is a shortstop for the Chicago Cubs.
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