JASON MARTIN NEWS

Max Scherzer gives up 3 runs in rehab start, his 1st game action since offseason back injury

Max Scherzer gave up three runs and five hits pitching into the third inning of a rehab start for the Texas Rangers’ Triple-A team

APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets NRI from Halos Martin signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Martin posted a .938 OPS with 32 homers at Triple-A Oklahoma City in the Dodgers organization in 2022 before spending 2023 playing in Korea. The 28-year-old outfielder has a career .588 OPS over parts of three major-league seasons, with his last action in the big leagues coming in 2021 with the Rangers. Martin will compete for a reserve outfielder role but will probably wind up at Triple-A Salt Lake.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Dodgers on MiLB deal Martin signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday, Chris Hilburn-Trenkle of Baseball America reports.

Impact Martin spent 2021 with the Rangers, appearing in 58 big-league games and hitting .208/.248/.354 with six homers, 17 RBI and 14 runs. He had more luck at Triple-A with a .931 OPS in 39 contests.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits free agency Martin elected free agency after he cleared outright waivers Saturday.

Impact Martin was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in mid-September, and he'll now become a free agent heading into the offseason. The 26-year-old appeared in 58 major-league games this year and slashed .208/.248/.354 with six home runs, 17 RBI, 14 runs and three stolen bases.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors Martin was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

Impact Martin lost out on playing time recently and was in the lineup for just one of the last six games. The 26-year-old was recalled in late July and hit .240 with five homers, three doubles, 13 RBI, 12 runs and a stolen base across 32 games. He should see more consistent at-bats in the minors, while his demotion will help make room for Willie Calhoun (forearm), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hey Siri! Astros rookie homers twice in 15-1 win at Rangers

Jose Siri homered twice and added a two-run single in his first big league start, Yordan Alvarez hit a pair of 400-foot homers and the AL West-leading Houston Astros overwhelmed th...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers hold off A's 4-3 to win series, dent Oakland's hopes

Isiah Kiner-Falefa had three hits and two RBIs, Taylor Hearn won his fourth straight start and the Texas Rangers put another dent in Oakland’s playoff hopes, beating the Athletics...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe helps power Rangers sweep past Diamondbacks 8-5

Nathaniel Lowe had three hits, Jose Trevino drove in three and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-5 to match a season high with their fourth straight win

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back on bench Martin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Martin started in left field in each of the past three games, going 3-for-12 with two RBI over that stretch. The lefty-hitting Martin will take a seat Wednesday against a right-hander (Anthony DeSclafani), leaving DJ Peters, Leodys Taveras and Adolis Garcia to fill out the outfield from left to right. The Rangers seem committed to giving Taveras and Peters long looks in everyday roles down the stretch, so Martin may have to settle for fourth-outfielder duties in September.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plates winning run Martin went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Arizona.

Impact Martin's two-run, two-out single in the fourth inning was the winning hit and finished off the scoring for the Rangers. His overall slash line isn't much to look at -- .200/.242/.343 -- and he has just 17 RBI in 54 games, but Martin's hit with regularity the last two-plus weeks. The 26-year-old outfielder is 13-for-43 (.302) with an .807 OPS, three home runs and 11 RBI over the last 12 games.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arihara scheduled to start for Texas against Arizona

The Rangers will start Kohei Arihara on Wednesday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Luke Weaver

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers win 3rd straight, beat Diamondbacks 3-1

Jordan Lyles pitched seven smooth innings in relief, Jason Martin hit a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts sixth home run Martin went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Angels.

Impact Martin slammed a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani in the second inning to tie the game. In addition, he added a single in the seventh frame. The 25-year-old is slashing .195/.241/.352 with six long balls, 15 RBI and 12 runs scored in 138 plate appearances this season. He is in a platoon and starts only against right-handed pitchers.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani strikes out 8 on 117 pitches, Angels beat Rangers 3-2

Shohei Ohtani allowed two runs, struck out eight and threw a stateside career-high 117 pitches in seven innings, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 3-2

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against southpaw Martin isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Martin will retreat to the bench for a second straight game since left-hander Kyle Freeland is starting for Colorado. DJ Peters will start in left field while Leody Taveras takes over in center.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat against lefty Martin is not starting Tuesday against the Rockies and left-hander Austin Gomber.

Impact Martin takes a seat after going 0-for-3 in Monday's series opener. DJ Peters shifts to left field while Leody Taveras draws the start in center field Tuesday.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Martin will sit Saturday against Houston.

Impact Martin has recorded a pair of hits in each of his last three games, but he'll hit the bench nonetheless Saturday against the left-handed Framber Valdez. DJ Peters starts in left field in his absence.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Martin is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Cleveland is bringing a lefty (Sam Hentges) to the hill for Thursday's series finale, so the lefty-hitting Martin will make his way to the bench. DJ Peters will replace Martin in left field.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies only offense in loss Martin went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to Cleveland.

Impact The 25-year-old took Zach Plesac deep in the sixth inning for the Rangers' only offense on the night. Martin has looked a little more comfortable in the majors recently, slashing .257/.250/.514 over his last 12 games with three of his five homers on the season.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reyes' 451-foot homer leads Indians past Rangers 7-2

Franmil Reyes headlined Cleveland's outburst of four solo home runs with a 451-blast into the left field bleachers and the Indians defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Tuesday Martin is not starting Tuesday against Cleveland.

Impact Martin will retreat to the bench after going 2-for-5 with three strikeout in Monday's loss to Boston. DJ Peters shifts to left field as Leody Taveras enters the lineup in center field.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat against southpaw Martin isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Boston.

Impact Martin had started each of the last three games, but he'll take a seat with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez starting for the Red Sox. Andy Ibanez will shift to left field while Nick Solak starts at second base.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs three-run homer Martin went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI on Thursday against the Mariners.

Impact Martin provided the final touches on a five-run rally for the Rangers in the ninth inning by taking Diego Castillo yard for a three-run homer. It was Martin's fourth home run of the season and second across 14 games in August. For the season, Martin is now hitting .160/.220/.300 with eight runs scored and 10 RBI in 109 plate appearances on the campaign.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle sweep: France 11th-inning HR as M's win 9-8 at Texas

Ty France hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning and the Seattle Mariners completed a three-game series sweep with a 9-8 win over Texas

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again against lefty Martin is not starting Tuesday against the Mariners.

Impact Martin will take a seat for the second game in a row with the Rangers set to face another left-handed starter in Tyler Anderson. Charlie Culberson will man left field and bat seventh.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE