CHRIS MARTIN NEWS

Picks up hold Martin retired all three batters faced in the eighth inning for the hold in Saturday's 4-2 win over San Diego.

Impact Martin has excelled since returning from the injured list earlier this month. Saturday's effort was his fifth hold in six scoreless outings since May 1, during which the right-hander has allowed three hits and one walk while striking out seven.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes quick work for hold Martin retired all three batters faced in the eighth inning of Friday's 5-3 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Martin had a second consecutive clean outing, setting the Phillies down in order on five pitches to record his sixth hold. Kenley Jansen cleaned up in the ninth for the save. He's looked like an effective bridge to Jansen since his return from the injured list, throwing three scoreless innings over three appearances and recording holds in all three.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injured list Martin (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Martin landed on the shelf with shoulder inflammation April 13, but he'll rejoin the Red Sox after a one rehab outing with Triple-A Worcester. The 36-year-old has three holds with a 2.57 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 2:1 K:BB across seven innings this season, and he could be in the mix for saves with John Schreiber for the immediate future with Kenley Jansen unavailable Sunday and day-to-day with back tightness.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be activated Sunday Martin (shoulder) will come off the injured list before Sunday's game against the Guardians, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Martin will take the place of Kaleb Ort with Ort already being optioned to Triple-A Worcester after Saturday's game. Martin was placed on the injured list on April 13 with inflammation in his right shoulder, and he should return to a high-leverage role in the later innings starting Sunday.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be activated Sunday Martin (shoulder) could be activated Sunday if he makes it through Friday's rehab outing without an issue, Christoper Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Boston manager Alex Cora described it as a "good chance" Martin will be available for the Red Sox this weekend. Martin threw an inning for Triple-A Worcester on Friday, allowing a pair of unearned runs and two hits.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab appearance pushed back Martin (shoulder) will make his rehab debut Friday instead of Thursday due to a stomach bug, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Martin was supposed to make an appearance for Triple-A Worcester on Thursday night, but he came down with a mild illness earlier this week and so the parties involved have opted to give him an extra day of rest and treatment. The veteran reliever still seems poised to return to Boston's bullpen by early next week, possibly Sunday. He's been on the IL since April 13 due to shoulder inflammation.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab appearance coming Thursday Martin (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab appearance with Triple-A Worcester, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Martin, who was placed on the 15-day injured list April 16 with right shoulder inflammation, is expected to require just one rehab appearance before rejoining the big club as soon as this weekend. Prior to landing on the shelf, Martin had posted a 2.57 ERA and 1.29 WHIP while collecting three holds across seven innings.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could come off IL this weekend Martin (shoulder) threw a bullpen before Monday's game against the Orioles and he could be activated off the injured list this weekend, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican...

Impact Martin was placed on the injured list retroactive to April 13 with shoulder inflammation, and it appears the right-hander will come off the IL right around when he's eligible to be a part of the Red Sox bullpen. He'll likely operate in the middle innings once he's with the club.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activity begins next week Boston manager Alex Cora estimated Martin (shoulder) will begin playing catch next week.

Impact Martin, who was placed on the injured list retroactive to April 13, is "trending in the right direction," the manager added. The reliever is eligible to come off the IL on April 28, but Martin may not hit that date.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injured list The Red Sox placed Martin on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to April 13, with right shoulder inflammation.

Impact Martin underwent an MRI before Sunday's game against the Angels and the imaging revealed the inflammation. Jake Faria is replacing the right-hander in the bullpen after having his contract selected from Triple-A Worcester. Martin will be out at least two weeks, but a more realistic timeline should be presented in the coming days.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes MRI on arm Martin underwent an MRI on his right arm and may be placed on the injured list before Sunday's game against the Angels, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Smith reports that Martin's MRI occurred on the biceps and shoulder area. The Red Sox are currently dealing with several injuries to their pitching staff, so even if the imaging comes back clean there's a good chance that the right-hander heads to the injured list.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays top Red Sox 1-0, extend season-opening win streak to 10

The Tampa Bay Rays became the first major league team since the 1987 Milwaukee Brewers to open the season with 10 straight wins, getting a solo homer from Brandon Lowe in the eight...

APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs second hold Martin allowed one hit over a scoreless seventh inning and recorded a hold in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Tigers.

Impact Boston's bullpen leads the majors with 32.2 innings thrown and has held up well. Martin's logged four straight consecutive appearances out of the gate and has two holds. The 36-year-old is part of the setup crew along with Ryan Brasier and John Schreiber.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers acquire INF Zach McKinstry in trade with Cubs

The Detroit Tigers have acquired veteran infielder Zach McKinstry in a trade with the Chicago Cubs

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Martin's 3 K's | 03/22/2023 Chris Martin strikes out three batters over one inning of work in a Spring Training game against Twins

MARCH 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Red Sox sign reliever Chris Martin to $17.5M, 2-year deal

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $17.5 million, two-year deal with right-handed reliever Chris Martin

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Everyone Made Same Joke About Reported Red Sox-Chris Martin Deal Sometimes the jokes are just too easy to resist making, and that was the case for the Red Sox after reportedly agreeing to sign Chris Martin...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • NESN.COM

Report: Red Sox sign reliever Chris Martin to two-year deal The Red Sox added Chris Martin, their second bullpen addition this offseason.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Red Sox agree to 2-year deal with reliever Martin (source) The Red Sox have agreed on a two-year, $17.5 million contract with right-handed reliever Chris Martin, a source told MLB.com's Jon Morosi. T...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • MLB.COM

Signs with Red Sox Martin signed a two-year, $17.5 million deal with the Red Sox on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Coming off of a nice 2022 campaign that saw Martin record a 3.05 ERA and 0.98 WHIP through 56 frames, the 36-year-old reliever will provide a nice boost to a Boston bullpen that turned in the fifth-worst ERA (4.59) in baseball last season. Martin will more than likely be turned to often in high-leverage situations, so long as his age doesn't begin to catch up with him.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies Free Agent Target: Chris Martin Free agent reliever Chris Martin had an excellent 2022 season split between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

MLB free-agent pitcher rankings: Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander lead top 20

The 2022 free-agent class has quite a few top pitchers, including Jacob deGrom and Justin Verlander. We rank the top 20 and project some pot...

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Offseason questions, free agency loom for Dodgers after shocking NLDS exit

The 111-win Dodgers won one game in the 2022 postseason. Rowan Kavner looks at how that happened and what's next for the team.

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Dodgers News: Chris Martin Gets a Souvenir from First Career Postseason Save Dodgers reliever Chris Martin got his first career postseason save on Tuesday, and he got a keepsake to help him remember it every time he c...

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

2022 MLB Playoffs: Dodgers' unheralded relievers come through in Game 1 win

The superteam Dodgers are turning to an uncertain, unknown group to pitch the later innings. It worked in Game 1 against San Diego, Pedro Mo...

OCTOBER 12, 2022