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Chris Martin 2025 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Favorite To Close In Texas?
1 day agoVeteran right-hander Chris Martin signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Texas Rangers this offseason. The 38-year-old posted a 3.45 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts while racking up 17 solds (saves and holds) over 44 1/3 innings for the Boston Red Sox in 2024. His 1.7 BB% was elite and a career-best last season. It will be Martin's second stint with the Rangers, posting a 3.84 ERA with 80 strikeouts in 84 games from 2018-2019. The Rangers don't have a top option out of the bullpen, and currently, Martin is the favorite to close. However, Martin has never been a full-time closer but will have the opportunity to handle ninth-inning duties for Texas unless they bring in a veteran closer during spring training. Cutter projections are on board with Martin closing and are projecting the veteran with 19 saves and 10 holds while posting a 3.03 ERA across 60 innings in 2025. Martin is basically free right now with an NFBC ADP of 393 and could be an absolute steal at the price tag (RotoBaller RP29 ranking) as long as the Rangers don't sign a traditional closer before Opening Day.
