Scouting Report: Riley Martin
Chicago Cubs | RP
Overall
Summary
Chris Martin, 39-year-old Rangers right-handed reliever, has been sidelined since April 15 with a right shoulder impingement. He cleared a 25-pitch live batting practice session and began a Triple-A rehab assignment with Round Rock in mid-May 2026. During his rehab stint, Martin allowed 4 runs on 4 hits in 2/3 innings with 2 home runs, both on his splitter. He was subsequently activated from the IL after completing three rehab assignments and pitching on back-to-back days, allowing just 1 run in 2 innings in his final rehab appearances. Pre-injury, Martin had struggled with a 7.11 ERA in 8 games, with opponents hitting .667 against his splitter with a 1.000 slugging percentage.
Strengths
- Cleared live batting practice without issue
- Successfully completed three Triple-A rehab assignments
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