Impact Martin will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game as Eli White appears to have supplanted him on the depth chart. White will start in left field and bat seventh.
JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
JASON MARTIN
Remains out of lineup Martin isn't starting Saturday's game against the Twins.
Sitting second straight Martin is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Twins.
Impact Eli White will start in left field, with Martin set to sit for the second day in a row and fourth time in seven games.
JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Smashes first career home run Martin went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in a 12-1 victory against the Dodgers on Saturday.
Impact Martin entered the game as a pinch hitter in the seventh and flew out before lacing an RBI single in the eighth and pulling a two-run homer to right in the ninth for his first career big fly. Martin is clearly a reserve but could see a bump in playing time in the coming weeks if Texas deems him a long-term piece.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers snap 16-game road losing streak, rout Dodgers 12-1
Jonah Heim and Nate Lowe had two-run homers among their three hits apiece, Kolby Allard pitched five scoreless innings of five-hit ball and the Texas Rangers emphatically snapped t...JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fills in for injured Gallo Martin entered Tuesday's game after Joey Gallo left with a groin injury. He went 0-for-1 in his lone plate appearance in a 9-4 loss to San Francisco.
Impact Martin entered as the left fielder, while Eli White moved from left to right field to cover for Gallo. The Rangers described Gallo's removal as precautionary. Both Martin and White stand to benefit from the organization designating Khris Davis for assignment. That, along with the David Dahl's lingering rib and back issues, should open playing time in the outfield and DH. The 25-year-old Martin posted a 1.168 OPS in 15 games for Triple-A Round Rock, and the Rangers hope to strike gold, as they did with Adolis Garcia earlier this season.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rookie Walls sparks late surge as Rays beat Rangers 7-1
Rookie Taylor Walls had a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning among a season-high three hits, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 7-1JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes first start Martin started in left field and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Thursday's 5-0 loss to the Mariners.
Impact Martin had his contract selected from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday after Texas placed David Dahl (ribs) on the 10-day injured list. He made his first start for the Rangers, who are hoping Martin turns out to be like the last outfielder called up, Adolis Garcia. Martin had been hitting at Round Rock, slashing .302/.413/.755 with seven home runs and 16 RBI through 15 games. Willie Calhoun has settled in as the primary left fielder, and the team has Khris Davis around at DH, so Martin does not have a clear path to everyday at-bats unless he starts mashing like Garcia.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Martin’s crisis of hitting identity, and how he’s getting back to his roots with the Rangers SEATTLE — It’s very simple, really. All the Rangers would like from Jason Martin is to do what the last outfield callup did. The last outfie...
MAY 28, 2021 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Rangers have big expectations for Martin Before the Rangers faced off in an AL West matchup against the Mariners on Thursday, manager Chris Woodward joked that if Jason Martin could...
MAY 28, 2021 • MLB.COM
Leaves organization The Pirates declared Martin a free agent Sunday, Chris Hilburn-Trenkle of Baseball America reports.
Impact Martin was cast off the Pirates' 40-man roster over the weekend after appearing in seven games for the big club during the 2020 campaign. Even with the Pirates still in rebuilding mode entering 2021, the 25-year-old evidently wasn't viewed as part of the organization's near- or long-term plans. He'll likely have to settle for a minor-league deal with another franchise this winter.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted off 40-man roster Martin (back) was reinstated from the injured list and outrighted off the Pirates' 40-man roster Friday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact Martin came to the plate 11 times for the Pirates this season but failed to record a hit. He finished the year on the injured list with an upper-back strain, though it didn't appear to be the type of injury which could linger into next season. Even if healthy, he's unlikely to feature significantly in the Pirates' 2021 plans, as he's yet to produce an above-average batting line in two stints at the Triple-A level and owns a 51 wRC+ in 51 big-league plate appearances.
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on injured list Martin was placed on the 10-day injured list with an upper back strain Monday.
Impact Martin's playing time was limited this season, and he went hitless with two walks and four strikeouts during nine at-bats. He'll miss the remainder of the season due to his injury with just under a week remaining in the 2020 campaign.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Drops off active roster Martin was optioned by the Pirates on Tuesday.
Impact Martin has spent three brief stints on the Pirates' roster this season, appearing in a total of five games and failing to record a single hit. Reliever Blake Cederlind was recalled in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers snap 6-game losing streak, beat Angels 7-1
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to alternate camp Martin was optioned to the Pirates' alternate training site Tuesday.
Impact Martin started in two games for the Pirates during his most recent stint in the majors and went 0-for-6 with one walk, one run and two strikeouts. He'll head back to alternate camp, where he should get more consistent chances to develop.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to satellite camp Martin was optioned to the Pirates' satellite camp Monday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
Impact Martin was part of the Pirates' Opening Day roster as outfield depth with Gregory Polanco recovering from COVID-19, but Polanco was activated from the injured list Monday in a corresponding move. Martin didn't appear in any of the team's first three games this season but could be an option to serve as major-league depth again if injuries occur.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
OF prospect Jason Martin excited to get another chance with Pirates BRADENTON, Fla. — It was a small sample size, to be sure. Outfielder Jason Martin made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates last season...
MARCH 4, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Martin hits RBI double in 9th, Pirates stop Nationals 4-3
Martin hits RBI double in 9th, Pirates stop Nationals 4-3APRIL 14, 2019
