NICK MARTINI NEWS

Losing work to Veen Martini is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact As per usual, the lefty-hitting Martini is on the bench while the opposition sends a lefty (Tyler Alexander) to the hill. However, with the arrival of prospect Zac Veen from Triple-A Albuquerque, Martini's opportunities against right-handed pitching could start to become more limited as well. Veen drew the start in right field over Martini in the Rockies' 7-1 loss Tuesday, when the Brewers started right-hander Freddy Peralta.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Monday Martini is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Philadelphia.

Impact Martini started all three games in the weekend series versus the Rays, but he'll take a seat in the series opener against the Phillies and lefty Cristopher Sanchez. Sean Bouchard is drawing the start in right field.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Getting consistent at-bats Martini went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Rays.

Impact Maritni has served as Colorado's starting right fielder in all three games this season, with Sunday's being his most productive. He drove in his first run of the season with a single in the fifth inning, and he's now gone 4-for-9 with three strikeouts.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe hits 2-run homer as Rays beat Rockies 6-4

Brandon Lowe hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first and the Tampa Bay Rays never trailed Sunday in their 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Doyle and Farmer help the Rockies beat the Rays 2-1

Brenton Doyle and Kyle Farmer each hit an RBI single to help the Colorado Rockies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

'I don't take opportunities for granted': Martini reflects on making roster SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Rockies manager Bud Black waited for days until it was safe to give outfielder Nick Martini his special moment. Martini,...

MARCH 24 • MLB.COM

Gets spot on 40-man roster The Rockies selected Martini's contract Sunday.

Impact Martini has had a fantastic spring, slashing .389/.511/.556 with two homers, four RBI, two stolen bases and a 7:6 BB:K over 45 plate appearances. His strong play has earned him a likely spot on Colorado's Opening Day roster, and he could land a starting role in left field to begin the campaign with Zac Veen optioned to the minors Sunday.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for bench role Martini has a chance to crack Colorado's Opening Day roster as a reserve outfielder, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martini is in Rockies' camp as a non-roster invitee, but he's hit .308 with six walks and a pair of homers across 26 at-bats. He's unlikely to be a regular in the lineup, but the struggles of Sam Hilliard and even Jordan Beck this spring have opened the door for Martini to make the Opening Day roster.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Latches on with Colorado The Rockies signed Martini to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martini managed a .912 OPS in 29 games for the Reds in 2023 and opened 2024 as their primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching, but he fell off to a .641 OPS across 52 contests last season and missed significant time due to thumb surgery. The 34-year-old will compete for a reserve outfielder role in Colorado.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez, Junis decline options with Reds as Maile, France and Martini become free agents

Right-handers Nick Martinez and Jakob Junis declined 2025 options with the Cincinnati Reds, who turned down their option on catcher Luke Maile

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Reaches free agency Martini elected free agency Friday.

Impact He was removed from the Reds' 40-man roster and will test out free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. Martini slashed .212/.272/.370 over 52 games with Cincinnati this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and optioned The Reds activated Martini (thumb) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to their Arizona Complex League affiliate.

Impact Martini is recovered from his thumb surgery, but the Reds have decided they didn't have a spot for him on their active roster right now. The 34-year-old has slashed .212/.272/.370 over 52 games with Cincinnati this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Martini (thumb) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Martini had originally been targeting Tuesday as the start date for his assignment, so it's possible the 34-year-old is ahead of schedule in his recovery. It's unclear how many games he will play in the minors, though there's still a good chance he rejoins the Reds before the end of the season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for rehab assignment Martini (thumb) has been cleared to begin a rehab assignment, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Details of the rehab assignment are fuzzy, but Martini appears to have been cleared for game action following early-July left thumb surgery. The 34-year-old will hope to make it back to the Reds later this month.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL The Reds transferred Martini (thumb) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Martini underwent thumb surgery earlier in the week, and Reds manager David Bell said at the time that the 34-year-old would be out until at least September. That has been confirmed with Martini's move to the 60-day IL, as he's now ineligible to be activated until Sept. 6. The move also frees up a spot on Cincinnati's 40-man roster.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reds OF Nick Martini undergoes thumb surgery Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Martini underwent thumb surgery on Tuesday but could return before the end of the season.Reds manager David...

JULY 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Undergoes thumb surgery Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that Martini will likely be out until September after undergoing surgery to repair ligament damage in his left thumb, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com...

Impact Martini landed on the 10-day injured list over the weekend with the injury and has opted to have it surgically repaired. He is expected to return before the end of the season, but it will be a while.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reds place INF Nick Martini (thumb) on 10-day IL The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Nick Martini on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of a left thumb injury.Martini jammed his th...

JULY 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reds place INF Nick Martini (thumb) on 10-day IL The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Nick Martini on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of a left thumb injury.Martini jammed his th...

JULY 7, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Shut down with thumb injury The Reds placed Martini on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left thumb injury.

Impact Martini had started in left field in each of the past three games while going 3-for-8 with a home run, a triple, two walks, two runs and two RBI over that stretch, but the thumb injury will prevent him from building on that momentum. According to Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer, Martini will undergo an MRI on Sunday before the team provides a more precise diagnosis of the injury to his left thumb, which he jammed while sliding into second base in Saturday's 5-3 loss. Infielder Livan Soto was recalled from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swats homer in win Martini went 1-for-1 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Yankees.

Impact Martini put the Reds on top early with a second-inning home run, his fifth of the season and first in 12 games since being recalled from the minors. He later walked and was removed once a left-hander entered the game. He's been a steady lineup presence lately against right-handers, a deployment that should continue until TJ Friedl (hamstring) is ready to return.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle again Friday Martini (hand) isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Martini was held out of Wednesday's game due to a hand injury and isn't be in the starting nine Friday despite a team day off in between. While the injury doesn't seem to be severe, Martini will yield DH duties to Jeimer Candelario for Friday's series opener.

JUNE 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Espinal hits 2-run homer, Reds hold on to beat Cubs 5-4

Santiago Espinal hit a two-run homer while pinch hitting in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 5-4

MAY 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Reds complete sweep, hand Dodgers fifth straight loss with 4-1 victory

Jonathan India and Nick Martini each drove in two runs, and the Cincinnati Reds held off the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 4-1 victory that extended LA’s longest losing streak since 20...

MAY 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a go-ahead double in the 10th inning as the Padres beat the Reds 6-4

Fernando Tatis Jr. doubled home the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the reeling Cincinnati Reds 6-4 to secure a series win

MAY 23, 2024 • Associated Press