DAVIS MARTIN NEWS

Struggles with control Wednesday Martin allowed two runs on three hits and five walks while striking out four batters over 3.2 innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Wednesday.

Impact Martin walked three batters in the first inning but escaped without allowing run. His lack of control caught up with him in the fourth, however, as he allowed a two-out walk followed by a hit-by-pitch and an infield single to load the bases and forces his exit. Martin was then charged with two runs when Mike Soroka came on in relief and allowed a two-run single to Taylor Ward. It was the second time in his past three starts that Martin has been unable to complete four frames, and he's given up 10 runs across 11.2 innings during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

No run support in loss Martin (0-5) took the loss Tuesday against the Angels, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings.

Impact Martin retired the first six batters he faced but was tagged for a run in each of the next three innings and allowed multiple base hits as well. His seven hits allowed tied a season-worst and he's now allowed at least three runs in three of his past four starts. Martin owns a 4.27 ERA< 1.40 WHIP and 43:18 K:BB in 46.1 innings and lines up for a rematch against the Angels next week.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to 0-4 Martin (0-4) took the loss Wednesday against the Guardians, allowing five runs on six hits and a walk over three innings. He struck out four.

Impact Martin gave up a pair of runs in the first inning before the Guardians put up a three-spot in the third. While the 27-year-old Martin has yet to earn a win this year, he'd been pitching well prior to Wednesday, posting a 3.12 ERA in his previous five outings (26 innings). His ERA now sits at 4.14 on the season with a 1.35 WHIP and 39:16 K:BB across 41.1 innings. Martin's currently lined up for a road matchup with the Angels next week in his next start.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses six frames Martin yielded a run on three hits and a walk over six innings in a no-decision Friday. He struck out three during the loss to Boston.

Impact Martin made his eighth appearance of the year for the White Sox and delivered his second quality start. He forced 11 whiffs, including four each via his cutter and slider. He didn't face much trouble outside of the fourth inning when the Red Sox scored a run after he plunked two straight batters to open the frame. Martin lowered his ERA to 3.29 with a 35:15 K:BB over 38.1 innings. He's currently projected to face the Guardians at home next week.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Falters early in defeat Martin (0-3) took the loss against the Mets on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six batters over five innings.

Impact Martin had a rough first inning, giving up two homers resulting in three runs. He settled down after that and yielded just one more run over the remainder of his outing, but Chicago's offense never put him in position to be taken off the hook. Despite Martin's struggles, he did rack up an impressive 19 swinging strikes and set a season high with six punchouts. He's yet to win a game this season but has been a serviceable starting option for the White Sox, posting a 3.62 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 32:14 K:BB over 32.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Falters early in defeat Martin (0-3) took the loss against the Mets on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six batters over five innings.

Impact Martin had a rough first inning, giving up two homers resulting in three runs. He settled down after that and yielded just one more run over the remainder of his outing, but Chicago's offense never put him in position to be taken off the hook. Martin racked up an impressive 19 swinging strikes and set a season high with six punchouts. He's yet to win a game this season but has been a serviceable starting option for the White Sox, posting a 3.62 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 32:14 K:BB over 32.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tames Tigers in no-decision Martin allowed one run on seven hits and one walk while striking out four batters over five innings in a no-decision against Detroit on Monday.

Impact Martin held Detroit scoreless until the fifth inning, when the Tigers pushed across a run on a trio of singles. That was the final frame for the right-hander, and he was in line for the victory until Chicago's bullpen collapsed in the seventh. Martin continued a solid stretch of starts -- over his past four outings, he's given up just four earned runs while posting an 18:7 K:BB over 20 innings. He's tentatively lined up to face the Mets at home in his next start.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers loss to Giants Martin (0-2) took the loss to the Giants on Tuesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out five in 4.1 innings.

Impact Martin started out hot by striking out the side in the first inning, but walks would come back to hurt him in the third and fifth innings, leading to runs for the Giants in those frames. Martin's issued multiple walks in four-of-five outings this season but he's showcasing good swing-and-miss stuff, striking out five batters in three of his four starts in August. The 27-year-old has held his own after missing all of last year due to Tommy John surgery, posting a 3.22 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 22:12 K:BB in 22.1 innings. He lines up to face the Tigers at home to begin next week.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Takes no-decision versus Yankees Martin allowed a run on four hits and three walks while striking out five over 5.2 innings to take a no-decision versus the Yankees on Wednesday.

Impact Martin got his one misstep out of the way early, allowing a solo home run to the red-hot Juan Soto in the first inning. Martin exited with the lead, but the White Sox's bullpen imploded in the seventh and eighth innings. Through four outings (three starts), Martin has pitched to a 3.00 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 17:10 K:BB across 18 innings. That walk rate is likely to remain a concern, and pitching for the White Sox won't put him in line for many wins. He's tentatively projected for a road start in San Francisco his next time out.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Six shutout innings Martin came away with a no-decision Wednesday against the Athletics, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out four in six scoreless innings.

Impact Martin cruised through six innings on just 82 pitches, even bringing a no-hitter into the fifth inning before an Abraham Toro single broke up the bid. Martin exited the game leading 2-0 and in line for the win, but Touki Toussaint promptly gave up three runs in the seventh, resulting in a no-decision for Martin. The 27-year-old Martin has taken over Erick Fedde's rotation spot since the trade deadline and will continue to make starts for the White Sox, especially with Drew Thorpe (flexor) out for the foreseeable future. Martin owns a 3.65 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB across 12.1 innings (two starts) this season. His next start is scheduled to come next week against the Yankees.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

'He's a competitor': Martin records scoreless outing in series finale OAKLAND -- Few teams understand what the White Sox are going through in 2024 better than the A's, who have gradually taken a step forward th...

AUGUST 8 • MLB.COM

Clobbered in loss Martin (0-1) took the loss Friday against the Twins, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out five.

Impact The Chicago right-hander was unable to prevent the White Sox's 18th consecutive loss, as he stumbled out the gate by allowing a 409-foot, two-run homer to Royce Lewis in the first inning. Lewis had Martin's number in this outing, as the Minnesota slugger later laced a two-run double in the third. Despite the rough 75-pitch performance, Martin should remain the White Sox rotation as Drew Thorpe (right flexor strain) was placed on the injured list Friday. He lines up to make his next start against the Athletics in Oakland next week.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sliding into rotation Martin will move into the White Sox' rotation following the trade of Erick Fedde, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martin made a 2.2-inning relief appearance Saturday versus the Mariners in what was his first outing at the big-league level since he had Tommy John surgery in May of 2023. He was a starter prior to the operation and in seven rehab appearances this year, with his longest outing at Triple-A Charlotte being four innings and 64 pitches. The White Sox will be careful with Martin's workload down the stretch, but he will be auditioning for a spot in the 2025 rotation.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by White Sox The White Sox recalled Martin from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.

Impact Southpaw Sammy Peralta was optioned to Charlotte. Martin started the season on the 60-day injured list as he worked his way back from May 2023 Tommy John surgery. Martin threw four scoreless innings in his last rehab start July 20, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out four. Martin will likely work out the White Sox's bullpen as he eases back into major-league action, though he could fill in as a spot starter in the second half of the regular season.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by White Sox The White Sox recalled Martin from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.

Impact To make room on the 26-man roster, the White Sox optioned southpaw Sammy Peralta to Charlotte. Martin started the season on the 60-day injured list as he worked his way back from Tommy John surgery from May of 2023. Martin threw four scoreless innings in his last rehab start July 20, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out four. Martin will likely work out the White Sox's bullpen as he eases back into major-league action, though he could fill in as a spot starter in the second half of the regular season.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Off IL, starting at Triple-A Martin (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and will start for Triple-A Charlotte, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martin underwent Tommy John surgery in May of 2023 but has completed his lengthy rehab process and will join Charlotte's starting rotation. The 27-year-old started in nine of his 14 appearances with the White Sox last season and he's still on the team's 40-man roster, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him be recalled during the second half of 2024.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Martin (elbow) was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday

Impact Martin underwent Tommy John surgery last May and was never going to be an option for the White Sox to begin the season. The 27-year-old has resumed throwing off a mound and will continue building up his arm before hopefully starting a minor-league rehab assignment sometime during the first half.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Throws another bullpen session Martin (elbow) threw his second bullpen session of the spring on Monday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Working his way back from Tommy John surgery, Martin threw 20 fastballs in the session and sat in the 84-to-86 mph range. He will incorporate changeups during his next bullpen session next Monday and before the end of spring will progress to throwing off the mound twice per week. The 27-year-old is unlikely to be an option for the White Sox before the second half.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox RHP Davis Martin has Tommy John surgery Chicago White Sox right-hander Davis Martin underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow, the team announced Wednesday.

MAY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gets Tommy John surgery Martin announced Wednesday that he underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The White Sox talked Martin up as a rotation candidate this spring, but he got sent to Triple-A Charlotte before Opening Day and his forearm/elbow began barking after just three starts with the affiliate. Given that Tommy John surgery usually entails a recovery timeline of 14-to-16 months, the 26-year-old will likely be sidelined until well into the second half of the 2024 season.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on minor-league IL Martin was placed on the injured list Wednesday at Triple-A Charlotte with a right forearm strain, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martin has enjoyed a nice season-opening stretch in the Charlotte rotation, delivering a 2.81 ERA with 20 strikeouts through three starts covering 16 innings. It's unclear at this point when he might be able to return to action on the farm.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: Davis Martin was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte... - The Athletic Davis Martin was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. Amid a rough day for Michael Kopech, who did not record an out in his fourth inning of work...

MARCH 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sent to minors The White Sox optioned Martin to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The right-hander has struggled with a 5.25 ERA in 12 innings of Grapefruit League action. That said, Martin did post a respectable, albeit unimpressive 4.83 ERA and provided rotation depth last season, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him rejoin the White Sox at some point in 2023.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Over biceps injury Martin said Friday that the right biceps soreness which forced him from his final start of last season was a non-issue this offseason, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martin took a couple weeks off from throwing after the season and then went through his normal offseason training. The right-hander said his goal is to throw 170-180 innings this season, and the White Sox might need him to with Mike Clevinger's status up in the air due to an ongoing MLB investigation into domestic violence allegations.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: White Sox say Davis Martin left the game with... - The Athletic White Sox say Davis Martin left the game with right bicep soreness. He got tagged for nine earned runs while recording five outs, marring th...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM