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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Chris Martin, 39-year-old Rangers right-handed reliever, has been sidelined since April 15 with a right shoulder impingement. He progressed through bullpen sessions and live batting practice in early May, beginning a Triple-A rehab assignment at Round Rock on May 12-13. However, his first rehab appearance on May 13 was concerning—he 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 hit .667 against his splitter with a 1.000 slugging percentage and zero whiffs. His splitter, which had a plus-3 run value last season, has become a liability. Martin posted a 7.11 ERA in 8 games before injury.
Strengths
- + Physically felt good during rehab appearance
- + Successfully completed multiple bullpen sessions without issue
- + Passed live batting practice test
- + Cleared to begin rehab assignment
- + Veteran pitcher with prior success in high-leverage situations
Weaknesses
- - Splitter effectiveness has dramatically declined (opponents hitting .667 with 1.000 slugging)
- - Poor rehab debut: 4 runs in 2/3 innings with 2 home runs
- - 7.11 ERA in 8 games before injury
- - Age 39 with shoulder impingement history
- - Splitter lost all whiff rate (0% in 2026 vs. 25% last season)
- - Expressed frustration about pitch effectiveness
- - Approaching one month since last major league appearance
Injury Status: IL-15
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