May 14, 2025
Texas Rangers right-handed reliever
Chris Martin (elbow) said his MRI results were positive and he will attempt to play catch before the team's game on Wednesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field. Martin was listed on the lineup card for the series finale, but it's unclear if he'll actually be available out of the bullpen after he was forced to leave with a trainer after throwing just one pitch in the ninth inning on Tuesday. The 38-year-old appears to have avoided a major injury and should be considered day-to-day for now. Closer
Luke Jackson (hand) took a comebacker off his hand on Monday but also avoided a major injury, so the Rangers dodged two bullets with two of their best high-leverage arms this week. Through 20 relief outings this year for Texas, Martin has been great, posting a 1.93 ERA, a 0.96 WHIP, one save, 23 K's and only three walks in 18 2/3 innings.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
May 13, 2025
Texas Rangers right-handed reliever
Chris Martin (elbow) left his outing early on Tuesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies with "elbow tightness," according to manager Bruce Bochy. Martin came in for the save opportunity on Tuesday at Globe Life Field with the Rangers up 4-1 and threw just one pitch, giving up a hit, before departing with an elbow injury. It didn't look good, but we'll know more once the team sends the 38-year-old veteran for additional testing. After Martin left,
Shawn Armstrong came in to close things out with three strikeouts in a clean inning of work for his first save of the year. Regular closer
Luke Jackson was hit on the hand by a comebacker on Monday night, which is why he was unavailable on Tuesday, but X-rays came back and he's day-to-day. If Martin's injury is serious, expect Armstrong,
Jacob Webb and
Robert Garcia to see additional late-inning opportunities for Texas.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
March 29, 2025
Texas Rangers reliever
Chris Martin struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox. Martin entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 38-year-old quick work of the Red Sox, retiring all three batters he faced on 13 pitches to earn his first save of the season. The Rangers used
Luke Jackson for the team's save opportunity on Friday but opted to utilize Martin after Jackson pitched in the team's first two games. Martin has yet to allow a run with a 0.41 WHIP and four strikeouts over 2 1/3 innings in 2025. The Rangers will likely use a closer-by-committee approach between Martin and Jackson to handle ninth-inning duties. Fantasy managers searching for saves or playing in leagues that count holds as a category can add Martin off the waiver wire.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: MLB
March 2, 2025
Texas Rangers relief pitcher
Chris Martin (illness) made his spring debut on Sunday afternoon against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Martin was battling the flu during the early part of camp. In this contest, the 38-year-old tossed a clean frame. He tallied one punchout and did not allow a baserunner. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during camp as he could contend for save opportunities in the Texas bullpen that lacks a proven closer. Last season, Martin logged 44 1/3 innings with the Boston Red Sox. He tallied 50 strikeouts and held a 3.45 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP. He generated an elite 4.1 percent barrel rate and a 35.1 percent hard-hit rate, which were both well above the average marks. He also showed elite command, serving up walks at a near-perfect 1.7 percent rate.
Robert Garcia (forearm) and
Jacob Webb are other candidates to see save opportunities in Texas.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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