NICK MARTINEZ NEWS

Grabs seventh win Martinez (7-6) earned the win Wednesday against the Astros, allowing four runs (one earned) on six hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Martinez didn't get much help from his defense Wednesday, as three of the runs against him were unearned, though he got more than enough support from his offense in an eventual 12-5 Reds victory. It's the first win since August 5 for Martinez, who'd struggled to a 6.75 ERA in his previous four outings. Overall, his ERA sits at 3.67 on the season with a 1.15 WHIP and 93:17 K:BB across 115.1 innings. Martinez is currently lined up to face Atlanta on the road in his next start.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan India leads off 9-run 1st inning with long homer, helping Reds rout Astros 12-5

Jonathan India led off Cincinnati’s nine-run first inning with a 436-foot homer and the Reds cruised to their second straight victory over the Houston Astros, 12-5 on Wednesday nig...

SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

France leads Reds against the Astros after 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds take on the Houston Astros after Ty France's four-hit game on Monday

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gives up four runs vs. Brewers Martinez didn't factor into the decision in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against Milwaukee, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Martinez has now given up 15 runs (14 earned) over his last four starts (18.2 innings) after allowing just one run in his previous 24.1 frames. Overall, the 34-year-old right-hander sports a 3.78 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 86:14 K:BB across 109.2 innings this season. Martinez is currently in line to face the Astros at home next week in his next outing.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reds take home losing streak into matchup with the Athletics

The Cincinnati Reds are looking to break their three-game home skid with a win over the Oakland Athletics

AUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Decent in abbreviated start Martinez didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Pittsburgh allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and no walks with a strikeout over three innings.

Impact Martinez didn't come out for the fourth inning as he handed the ball off to Carson Spiers - who threw four innings of relief - after just 54 pitches. Sunday's outing was Martinez's fifth straight start, and it's unclear why his appearance was cut short. During that five-start stretch, Martinez posted a 3.55 ERA with a 20:3 K:BB. If he pitches on regular rest, Martinez would likely match up against the Brewers next weekend. However, after tossing merely three innings, he could be available to pitch earlier if he's needed.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates play the Reds leading series 2-1

The Pittsburgh Pirates lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit hard in no-decision Martinez came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 11-7 win over the Blue Jays, coughing up six runs on six hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact All the damage off the right-hander came as a result of home runs, as George Springer and Spencer Horwitz took Martinez deep in the first inning before Ernie Clement launched a three-run shot in the third. It was the first time all season Martinez had served up multiple long balls in a game, and the first time he'd been tagged for more than three runs since May 22. Since returning to the rotation in early August, the 34-year-old has posted a 3.63 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB through 22.1 innings, and he'll look to bounce back in his next start, which lines up to come at home early next week against the A's.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays and Reds play with series tied 1-1

Both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Cincinnati Reds are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'We have to be better': Cincy bats can't back Martinez's quality start CINCINNATI -- Reaching a .500 record has eluded the Reds for more than three months. They remained outside of the velvet rope still waiting...

AUGUST 17 • MLB.COM

Falls to Kansas City Martinez (6-6) took the loss Friday against the Royals, allowing three runs on eight hits over six innings. He struck out four.

Impact Martinez held Kansas City to a Bobby Witt solo homer through his first five innings before surrendering two runs on four hits in the sixth. It's the first loss for Martinez since taking over a spot in the rotation -- he allowed just one run in 24.1 innings prior to Friday. Overall, the right-hander sports a 3.25 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP and 79:10 K:BB across 97 innings this year. Martinez is currently slated for a road matchup with Toronto in his next outing.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Witt Jr. collects 3 hits to up his league-leading average to .352 as Royals beat Reds 7-1

Bobby Witt Jr. homered, doubled and singled to boost his major league-leading average to

AUGUST 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds host the Royals on 3-game home win streak

The Cincinnati Reds host the Kansas City Royals trying to extend a three-game home winning streak

AUGUST 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nearly unhittable in no-decision Martinez allowed one hit and no walks while striking out seven batters over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision against Milwaukee on Saturday.

Impact Martinez allowed just two batters to reach base over his seven innings, yielding a single to Gary Sanchez in the fourth frame and hitting Sanchez with a pitch in the seventh. His brilliance didn't earn him a victory, though, as Brewers starter Tobias Myers went toe-to-toe with Martinez, recording 7.1 scoreless innings of his own. Martinez had been working primarily as a reliever until recently, and over two starts since rejoining the rotation Aug. 5, he's tossed 12 scoreless frames while giving up five hits and posting a 12:0 K:BB. Given that success, it's logical that he'll stick in the rotation, and he's tentatively slated to face the Royals at home next week.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly unhittable in no-decision Martinez allowed one hit and no walks while striking out seven batters over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision against Milwaukee on Saturday.

Impact Martinez allowed just two batters to reach base over his seven innings, yielding a single to Gary Sanchez in the fourth frame and hitting Sanchez with a pitch in the seventh. His brilliance didn't earn him a victory, though, as Brewers starter Tobias Myers went toe-to-toe with Martinez, recording 7.1 scoreless innings of his own. Martinez had been working primarily as a reliever until recently, and over two starts since rejoining the rotation Aug. 5, he's tossed 12 scoreless frames while giving up five hits and posting a 12:0 K:BB. Given that success, it's logical that he'll stick in the rotation, and he's tentatively slated to face the Royals at home next week.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rhys Hoskins' homer lifts Brewers over Reds 1-0 for 5th straight win

Rhys Hoskins hit a 405-foot home run in the eighth inning to lift Milwaukee to a 1-0 win over Cincinnati on Saturday night for the the Brewers fifth straight win and their ninth st...

AUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers face the Reds leading series 1-0

The Milwaukee Brewers face the Cincinnati Reds, leading the series 1-0

AUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting second straight start Martinez is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Brewers in Milwaukee.

Impact Martinez will be making his third straight turn through the rotation, but his second in a row as a traditional starter after he was previously deployed as a bulk reliever behind opener Tony Santillan on July 30 versus the Cubs. Though his numbers as a reliever this season have been much stronger than what he's turned in as a starter, Martinez might have delivered his best outing yet his last time out Monday, when he struck out five batters over five shutout innings to earn a win over the Marlins.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win in spot start Martinez (6-5) got the win Monday against the Marlins. He threw five scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out five.

Impact Martinez was sharp in his first start since May 22, needing 70 pitches to get through five frames against the Marlins. Making this outing even more impressive is the fact that Martinez was working on just two days rest. The 34-year-old has now picked up a win in three of his last four outings. Martinez could be looking at a chance at another start despite pitching to a 7.36 ERA across 25.2 innings in his five other starts this season.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

De La Cruz's 4 extra-base hits help Reds overcome Sánchez's 480-foot homer to beat Marlins 10-3

Elly De La Cruz became the youngest Cincinnati player with four extra-base hits in a game since at least 1901 and the Reds overcame Jesús Sánchez’s 480-foot home run, the longest i...

AUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making start Monday Martinez will start Monday's game against the Marlins in Miami.

Impact Martinez will draw his first start since May 22, but he had already been filling the fifth spot in the rotation after he worked four innings in bulk relief behind opener Tony Santillan in the Reds' 6-3 win over the Cubs last Tuesday. He'll be taking the hill on just two days' rest after covering an inning out of the bullpen Friday against the Giants, but Martinez shouldn't be operating under any significant restrictions since he tossed just 17 pitches in that appearance. Over his prior five starts this season, Martinez turned in a 7.36 ERA across 25.2 innings.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Logs win, four innings Martinez (5-5) picked up Tuesday's win over the Cubs, allowing four hits and striking out three over four scoreless innings.

Impact Martinez followed opener Tony Santillan and threw his most innings since late May. The Reds traded starter Frankie Montas at the trade deadline and are in need of a fifth starter. It's possible Martinez, who worked as a starter earlier this season, will be built back up.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Logs win, four innings Martinez (5-5) picked up Tuesday's win over the Cubs, allowing four hits and striking out three over four scoreless innings.

Impact Martinez followed opener Tony Santillan and threw his most innings since late May. The Reds traded starter Frankie Montas at the trade deadline and are in need of a fifth starter. It's possible Martinez, who worked as a starter earlier this season, could be built back up.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Espinal homers to extend hit streak to 10 games, Reds' bullpen holds on to beat Cubs 6-3

Santiago Espinal extended his hit streak to 10 games with a two-run homer in the second inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3

JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up fourth win Martinez (4-5) allowed one hit over two scoreless innings to earn the victory Friday against the Rays. He struck out two.

Impact Martinez entered a tied game in the eighth and pitched two scoreless innings before the Reds took the lead in the top of the 10th and Alexis Diaz closed out the win on Friday. Martinez now has two wins in his last four appearances, and all four of his wins this season have all come in relief. The 33-year-old veteran has a 3.77 ERA in 74 innings in the swingman role for the Reds this season.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE