Chris

Martin

Martin, 39, had a 2.16 ERA for the Red Sox between 2023 and ’24 and the Red Sox wanted to bring him back last winter, but he decided he was going to pitch for one more year and wanted to finish up close to his home in Texas. Apparently, he’s reconsidered now, even though he ended the season on the shelf with thoracic outlet syndrome. Before that, Martin had a 2.98 ERA in 42 1/3 innings for the Rangers. There are probably several contenders that would be interested in bringing on board if he shows he’s healthy.

It’s an unfortunate end to what was a very solid season for the 39-year-old hurler. Martin finishes the season with a 2.98 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and a 43/8 K/BB ratio across 42 1/3 innings in 49 appearances. Set to hit free agency at season’s end, it’s fair to wonder whether or not we have seen the last of Martin in the big leagues.

Martin returns to Texas’ high-leverage mix following a six-week absence recovering from a left calf strain. The 39-year-old setup specialist holds a strong 2.36 ERA across 34 1/3 innings (39 appearances) this season in his Rangers debut after spending the previous two years with the Red Sox.

The Rangers had been hopeful that the 39-year-old hurler was getting close to a return, but that will obviously change after Saturday’s setback. Expect another update on his status in the coming days as the Rangers gain more information.

Martin has been a key cog in Texas’ bullpen this season, but they’re going to be without him until at least mid-August. The 39-year-old setup specialist suffered the injury during Sunday’s relief appearance against the Tigers and has already been placed on the injured list.

Martin heads to the injured list after suffering a calf strain during Sunday’s contest against the Tigers. The 39-year-old veteran reliever has struggled to stay healthy this season, but this will be only his second trip to the injured list.

The 39-year-old hurler suffered the injury while delivering a pitch in the eighth inning of Sunday’s battle against the Tigers. No word yet on the severity of the strain, but it sounds like a trip to the injured list could be in Martin’s future.

Martin appeared to twist his left ankle or knee while delivering a pitch in the eighth inning as he allowed a two-out RBI single to Matt Vierling that gave the Tigers the lead. He’ll head for further evaluation. Look for the Rangers to update his status as soon as more information becomes available.

Robert García is the closest thing the Rangers have to a closer right now, but he was off today after pitching Thursday and Friday. In stepped Martin to retire Adam Frazier, Henry Davis (on a 393-foot fly to center) and Ke’Bryan Hayes for his 16th career save. Now Martin will almost surely be off tomorrow after working back-to-back days.

The question now is whether Martin will be available Thursday. The right-hander recently returned from the injured list because of a shoulder issue, so the Rangers may take even more precaution with the 39-year-old.