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Rangers officially release Chris Martin

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Chris Martin

FA Relief Pitcher #31

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Rangers released RHP Chris Martin.

Martin has almost always been effective when healthy, but that stopped at age 40 this year, as he gave up 14 earned runs in 14 innings for the Rangers. Still, given that his velocity hasn’t changed much, we’re guessing he’ll be offered minor league deals by a bunch of contenders.

- Matthew Pouliot

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Chris Martin

TEX Relief Pitcher #31

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Rangers activated RHP Chris Martin from the 15-day injured list; designated him for assignment.

With the Rangers suddenly looking to sell, they’re apparently hoping someone will pick up the approximately $1.3 million that Martin is still owed this season. The 40-year-old righty had been on the IL with a shoulder impingement since July 12, though he’d pitched six times on a rehab assignment. He’s given up 14 earned runs in 14 innings while healthy this year, but his velocity hasn’t really changed.
Chris Martin

TEX Relief Pitcher #31

Chris Martin (shoulder) threw a scoreless inning for Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Martin has been battling a shoulder injury that cost him the entire month of June and then sidelined him again on July 12th. It’s good to see that he’s back throwing in games so quickly. He struck out one and didn’t allow a baserunner in this one. The 40-year-old could be back with the Rangers by early next week.
Chris Martin

TEX Relief Pitcher #31

Rangers placed RHP Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.

Martin missed the entire month of June with the same issue, returning from the injured list on July 4. Now he’s back on the shelf with no clear timeline or when he may be able to rejoin the Rangers’ bullpen. Emiliano Teodo was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to take his place.
Chris Martin

TEX Relief Pitcher #31

Rangers activated RHP Chris Martin from the 15-day injured list.

Martin return coincides with setup specialist Jakob Junis hitting the shelf with a hip impingement, which means he could be thrust into some high-leverage spots ahead of closer Jacob Latz right out of the gate. The 40-year-old veteran reliever is back after missing nearly five weeks with a shoulder impingement.
Chris Martin

TEX Relief Pitcher #31

Rangers placed RHP Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 31, with a right shoulder impingement.

Martin’s absence leaves the Rangers without one of their better high-leverage arms behind Jacob Latz, who has seemingly taken over as the club’s closer. The 39-year-old veteran has dealt with shoulder issues for a couple years and is likely facing a multi-week absence.
Chris Martin

TEX Relief Pitcher #31

Rangers activated RHP Chris Martin from the 15-day injured list.

Martin returns to Texas’ high-leverage mix for Tuesday’s contest against the Rockies after missing nearly five weeks recovering from a shoulder impingement. The 39-year-old veteran remains a highly effective late-inning arm, but he’s dealt with a plethora of physical issues in recent years, which isn’t completely unexpected at this stage of his career.
Chris Martin

TEX Relief Pitcher #31

Rangers placed RHP Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.

Martin will get some extra time off to rest and recover after experiencing arm fatigue earlier this week. The 39-year-old veteran remains an effective high-leverage option when he’s healthy. Some durability issues aren’t unexpected at his advanced age.
Chris Martin

TEX Relief Pitcher #31

Chris Martin complained of arm fatigue after striking out the only batter he faced Tuesday against the A’s.

Martin is no stranger to the IL, and he might be headed there again. He’s opened this season by giving up six runs — five earned — in 6 1/3 innings over eight appearances.
Chris Martin

TEX Relief Pitcher #31

After entering a tie game in the ninth, Chris Martin gave up a two-run homer to Tyler Stephenson in Friday’s loss to the Reds.

The Rangers already have to be regretting not making a real investment in their pen during the offseason. The 39-year-old Martin, who said last season was likely to be his last, will probably bounce back after giving up four earned runs over 2 2/3 innings in his first four appearances, but he’ll also probably get hurt at some point. The Rangers really need a youngster or two from the group including Emiliano Teodo, Marc Church and Luis Curvelo to step it up and emerge as contributors.
Chris Martin

TEX Relief Pitcher #31

After coming in with a five-run lead, Chris Martin surrendered two runs in the ninth Tuesday against the Orioles.

The Rangers couldn’t resist using their three best relievers, Martin, Robert Garcia and Cole Winn, for the third time in four game tonight, so like they were Monday, they’ll be shorthanded against Wednesday unless they’re willing to use those guys four times in five days. Martin would seem to be very easy to rule out. If Garcia is unavailable, too, maybe Tyler Alexander will get his third save chance already.

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Max Muncy

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Max Muncy is not in the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s battle against the Diamondbacks.

Muncy will take a seat with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez toeing the slab for the Diamondbacks. Enrique Hernandez will start in his place at the hot corner and will bat eighth for the Dodgers on Sunday in Los Angeles.
- David Shovein

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Sam Haggerty

FA Left Fielder #0
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Reds released OF Sam Haggerty.

The 32-year-old outfielder had been with the Reds on a minor league deal that he signed in mid-June. Haggerty hit just .205/.293/.273 with one homer, five RBI and a pair of stolen bases in 99 plate appearances during his time at Triple-A Louisville. He’s now free to peddle his wares on the open market.
- David Shovein

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Chase Meidroth

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Chase Meidroth is not in the White Sox’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Guardians due to left wrist soreness.

The issue is believed to be minor and the White Sox anticipate Meidroth returning to the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against the Reds. Sam Antonacci will cover second base in his absence on Sunday with Randal Grichuk starting in left field and batting cleanup against Guardians’ southpaw Joey Cantillo.
- David Shovein

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Shelby Miller

CHC Relief Pitcher #77
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Shelby Miller will begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

The 35-year-old right-hander has been working in extended spring training games in Arizona and is now ready for affiliated game action. He should only need a handful of appearances there before he’s an option to help out the Cubs’ bullpen.
- David Shovein

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Cooper Pratt

MIL Shortstop #87
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Cooper Pratt (hamstring) was held out of the Brewers’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against Twins.

Pratt has been nursing a minor hamstring injury for a few days and the Brewers will have him undergo an MRI exam to determine the extent of the injury. David Hamilton will start in his place at shortstop on Sunday and will bat ninth against Twins’ southpaw Connor Prielipp.
- David Shovein

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Ji Hwan Bae

MIL Center Fielder #3
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Brewers signed INF Ji Hwan Bae to a minor league contract.

The Brewers have a pair of infielders battling minor injuries in Joey Ortiz (neck) and Cooper Pratt (hamstring), plus Jett Williams (wrist) shelved at Triple-A Nashville, so they’ll bring in some insurance to be on the safe side. Bae hit .257/.360/.368 with five homers, 32 RBI and 36 stolen bases in 371 plate appearances with the Mets at Triple-A Syracuse before opting out of his minor league deal.
- David Shovein

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Jett Williams

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Jett Williams is set to visit a specialist in Arizona after aggravating an existing wrist injury during Saturday’s contest at Triple-A Nashville.

It sounds like the 22-year-old infielder could be shelved for a while with this one, though no clear determination will be made until he undergoes that exam early in the week. Expect the Brewers to provide an update once more information becomes available.
- David Shovein

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Ryan Helsley

BAL Relief Pitcher #21
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Ryan Helsley (elbow) has resumed his throwing program.

The 32-year-old hurler has been long-tossing for the past week or so as he eases back into action. It’s still going to be at least a couple of weeks before he gets up on a mound. Helsley is holding out hope for a return before the end of the regular season, but until he throws with any sort of intensity it’s impossible to place a timeline on his return.
- David Shovein

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Masataka Yoshida

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Masataka Yoshida (illness) was held out of the Red Sox’ starting lineup for the second consecutive game on Sunday.

Yoshida was feeling so under the weather on Sunday that he wasn’t even at the ballpark with his teammates. He’s back in the dugout on Sunday and could be available off the bench. Wilyer Abreu is functioning as the team’s designated hitter on Sunday with Eli White starting in right field and batting eighth against J.T. Ginn and the Athletics.
- David Shovein

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Evan Carter

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Evan Carter is not in the Rangers’ starting lineup for Sunday’s battle against the Orioles.

Carter will take a seat with left-hander Cade Povich toeing the slab for the Orioles on Sunday afternoon. Cam Cauley will start in his place in center field and will bat ninth for the Rangers on Sunday at Globe Life Field.
- David Shovein

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