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Martinez beats Mariners to earn eighth win

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Nick Martinez

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Nick Martinez allowed two earned runs over 5 1/3 innings while striking out one to pick up the win on Friday against the Mariners.

It was another solid outing for Martinez, who pitched four straight frames of scoreless ball before Mariners second baseman Cole Young put the Mariners on the board with his 11th homer of the season in the top of the fifth inning. Martinez would be pulled with runners on the corners and one out in the sixth inning and was charged with a second earned run when J.P. Crawford came in to score on a fielder’s choice. Martinez induced plenty of weak contact on the night while striking out just one batter, and has now held opposing teams to two earned runs or less in three straight games. Martinez has been a pleasant surprise for the Rays through the first half of the season. He enters the All-Star break with an 8-2 record and a 2.61 ERA.

- Zachary Krueger

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Nick Martinez allowed three hits and one run with one walk and three strikeouts across 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Astros on Friday.

Martinez cruised through five scoreless innings before his third battle with Yordan Alvarez. In his first two at-bats, it took Martinez seven pitches to retire him. That third time, Alvarez homered on the fifth pitch he saw, a sinker that missed its spot and wound up belt high. Then, Isaac Paredes reached on an infield single and Martinez was pulled at just 85 pitches. That means that nearly one quarter of all the pitches Martinez threw in this game were to Alvarez. That’s baseball at its best. No other hitter gave him trouble and he left the game with a 2.61 ERA through 100 innings this season. He’ll close out his first half with a start against the Yankees at home.
Nick Martinez

TB Starting Pitcher #28

Nick Martinez allowed one earned run over 5 2/3 innings while striking out three to pick up the win on Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Martinez fell victim to a Geraldo Perdomo solo homer in the top of the first inning, but pulled himself together for another strong outing. Martinez kept the Diamondbacks in check all night after the Perdomo homer. Of the six hits he allowed, five were singles, and he didn’t allow any free baserunners to get on. Martinez closes out June with a 2-1 record and a 5.14 ERA, but the inflated ERA is due to a poor six-run outing he allowed against the Tigers to start the month. Martinez’s next start is scheduled for Thursday against the Royals.
Nick Martinez

TB Starting Pitcher #28

Nick Martinez tossed a quality start against the Nationals on Father’s Day, allowing three earned runs on four hits over six innings pitched.

Martinez struck out five and walked three, increasing his ERA to 2.73. He allowed a solo homer to CJ Abrams but limited the damage overall. The veteran right-hander has pitched over his skis according to his ERA estimators, but outside of a six-run meltdown a few starts ago, he has yet to significantly regress. That outing is the only one this year where he’s allowed more than three earned runs. Martinez draws the Diamondbacks at home next time out.
Nick Martinez

TB Starting Pitcher #28

Nick Martinez surrendered three runs in 5 1/3 innings and struck out six versus the Dodgers on Monday.

All of the runs scored on a double, a single and a Kyle Tucker homer to start the third. Martinez’s peripherals have gotten worse of late, but he’s still sitting on a 2.60 ERA through 14 starts. He’ll likely face the Nationals at home on Sunday.
Nick Martinez

TB Starting Pitcher #28

Nick Martinez was charged with three runs over seven innings on Tuesday in a win the Red Sox.

Martinez wasn’t overpowering, but was once again extremely efficient, working into the eighth inning before being pulled at just 73 pitches (49 strikes). The year-old veteran surrendered a run-scoring single to Jarren Duran in the third inning, but held Boston scoreless until a two-run double from Marcelo Mayer in the eighth that chased him from the contest. It was a nice bounce-back effort after being tagged for a season-high six runs over four innings by the Tigers in his previous start. He boasts a sparkling 2.43 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 44/13 K/BB ratio across 77 2/3 innings this season. He’ll face a tough test with a road tilt against the Dodgers on Monday.
Nick Martinez

TB Starting Pitcher #28

Nick Martinez was tagged for six runs and nine hits in four innings by the Tigers on Wednesday.

Martinez was due for a stinker after never allowing more than two runs in any of his first 11 starts. He had just one strikeout and three whiffs today, and he gave up two homers for the first time this season. It took his ERA from 1.62 to 2.29. He’ll look to bounce back at home against the Red Sox next week.
Nick Martinez

TB Starting Pitcher #28

Nick Martinez allowed two runs over seven innings on Friday in a win over the Angels.

The amazing part here is that Martinez’s ERA went up after limiting Los Angeles to just a pair of run-scoring singles over seven frames. The 35-year-old veteran continues to thrive in his Tampa Bay debut, allowing two runs or fewer for the 11th consecutive start to open the season. He’ll carry a sparkling 1.62 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 41/12 K/BB ratio across 66 2/3 innings into a home matchup against the Tigers on Wednesday.
Nick Martinez

TB Starting Pitcher #28

Nick Martinez allowed one earned run over six innings while striking out one in Friday’s win over the Yankees.

Martinez allowed baserunners in each of the first five innings, but managed to battle his way out of danger until the fifth inning, when Austin Wells led things off with a solo homer to break a scoreless tie. That homer would be the only run Martinez would allow on the night, but he left the game trailing 1-0 after six innings. Martinez continues to be solid for the Rays, consistently inducing weak contact to get batters out while limiting walks. He has allowed two earned runs or fewer in every start this season. Martinez’s next start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Orioles, who were swept by the Rays earlier in the week.
Nick Martinez

TB Starting Pitcher #28

Nick Martinez tossed six shutout innings while striking out four batters in a no-decision against the Marlins on Saturday.

Martinez was brilliant once again on Saturday, holding the Marlins scoreless over six innings. He scattered five hits and one walk while striking out four batters. Martinez tossed 53 of 77 pitches for strikes and generated six groundouts to quiet the Miami offense. The 35-year-old right-hander has yet to allow more than two runs in an outing. He’ll take a 1.51 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and a 35/11 K/BB ratio across 53 2/3 innings into a start against the Yankees in New York on Friday.
Nick Martinez

TB Starting Pitcher #28

Nick Martinez notched his fourth victory of the season on Sunday, limiting the Red Sox to just one run on seven hits across his 5 2/3 innings of work.

Martinez struck out three batters on the afternoon and did not allow a base on balls. The lone blemish on his day came on an RBI single off the bat of Mickey Gasper in the sixth inning. The 35-year-old hurler generated 10 swings and misses on 80 pitches on the day — six of those on his changeup — while posting a solid CSW of 30 percent. He has been brilliant through his first eight starts, registering a 1.70 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and a 31/10 K/BB ratio over 47 2/3 innings. He’ll attempt to keep the good times rolling as he takes on the Marlins at home on Saturday.

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Jackson Chourio is out of the lineup for the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Pirates.

Chourio takes a seat after going just 3-for-21 during a five-game series against the division-rival Cardinals earlier this week. The 22-year-old franchise cornerstone will get a bit of a mental reset break in the front-end of the twin bill and figures to return for Saturday’s evening showdown at PNC Park. It’ll be rookie Luis Lara taking over in left field with Garrett Mitchell hitting second in the opening contest.
- George Bissell

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Jacob Gonzalez is not in the lineup for the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Brewers.

Gonzalez is presumably en route to Pittsburgh and could make his Pirates debut as soon as the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader at PNC Park. The 24-year-old is expected to step in as the club’s starting shortstop in place of Konnor Griffin until at least early September after being acquired from the White Sox on Friday night. He’s displayed a noticeable uptick in exit velocity this season, helping drive an offensive breakout at the Triple-A level. He’s a middle infielder worth monitoring in deeper fantasy formats, particularly if he secures everyday at-bats with Pittsburgh.
- George Bissell

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Luis Robert Jr. (back) went 2-for-3 with a solo homer on Friday in a minor league rehab game for Double-A Binghamton.

Robert is likely to rejoin New York’s outfield mix following next week’s All-Star break after appearing in just 24 games before landing on the injured list in late April with lumbar spin disk herniation. The 28-year-old marquee offseason addition will be returning to a crowded situation, where rookie A.J. Ewing has emerged as a fixture in center field. That development likely pushes Robert into a short-side platoon role and could prompt New York to explore moving on from him before to next month’s trade deadline.
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Braves sent C Jair Camargo outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.

It’s merely a procedural move after Camargo went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. The 27-year-old catcher went 1-for-2 during his lone game for Atlanta back on June 17. He’ll remain with the organization as emergency depth behind Drake Baldwin and Joey Bart.
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Baseball America’s Carlos Collazo reports St. John Bosco HS shortstop James Clark has withdrawn from the 2026 MLB Draft.

Clark was widely regarded as a likely top-three-round selection, but the 18-year-old prep shortstop from California has withdrawn just hours before the draft. He’ll instead head to Duke University to begin his collegiate career.
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Chris Paddack has signed a contract with the Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization.

Paddack heads overseas to pursue a more lucrative opportunity after struggling to an inflated 6.79 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 40/19 K/BB ratio over 57 innings between the Rangers, Reds and Marlins earlier this season. The 30-year-old’s days as a fantasy-relevant starter are over unless he manages to completely reinvent himself while pitching in Korea. It’s happened before, but we’re not banking on it with Paddack.
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White Sox recalled LHP Tyler Schweitzer from Triple-A Charlotte.

Schweitzer rejoins Chicago’s relief mix for Saturday’s contest against the Athletics after southpaw Brandon Eisert was shipped to the Pirates in the Jacob Gonzalez trade. The 25-year-old rookie has allowed four runs over eight innings across five appearances for the White Sox this season.
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Pirates transferred SS Konnor Griffin to the 60-day injured list.

The procedural move opens a spot on Pittsburgh’s roster for shortstop Jacob Gonzalez, who was acquired from the White Sox in a trade on Friday night. Griffin is recovering from a torn sagittal band in his left ring finger that is expected to sideline him until early September. The 20-year-old prodigy is worth stashing in deeper fantasy leagues, but he’s unlikely to make a significant impact given how much time he’s set to miss.
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Pirates designated RHP Cam Sanders for assignment.

Sanders loses his spot on Pittsburgh’s roster with lefty reliever Brandon Eisert coming over from the White Sox in a trade. The 29-year-old has struggled to an inflated 8.44 ERA across 16 innings of work for the Pirates over the last two seasons.
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Brewers recalled LHP Robert Gasser from Triple-A Nashville.

Gasser has been up-and-down for Milwaukee over the last few weeks, turning in a respectable 4.15 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 40/14 K/BB ratio across 43 1/3 innings over eight starts. The 27-year-old former top pitching prospect provides Milwaukee with some additional depth heading into Saturday’s doubleheader against the Pirates and could wind up joining their rotation in place of an injured Kyle Harrison (forearm) coming out of next week’s All-Star break.
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