MARCH 29, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
NICK MARTINI
Guerrero, Trout, Martini among 27 home run mashers in MLB openers Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Mike Trout and Nick Martini were among more than two dozen players to hit home runs on MLB’s league-wide opening day.
Nick Martini belts 2 HRs as Reds top Nationals Nick Martini homered twice and drove in five while starter Frankie Montas threw six shutout innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-2 wi...
MARCH 28, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Martini homers twice, Montas pitches 6 shutout innings and Reds beat Nationals 8-2 in opener
Nick Martini homered twice and drove in five runs in his first opening-day start, Frankie Montas pitched six shutout innings in his Cincinnati debut and the Reds cruised to an 8-2...MARCH 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roster big boosted Martini is projected to win a roster spot in the lasted roster projection compiled by Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Impact Martini was left off the first two iterations of the roster projection, but two developments since appear to bolster his chances. Noelvi Marte's 80-game suspension and TJ Frield's wrist injury shakes up how the bench will be configured. Martini can play the outfield and first base while serving as left-handed power off the bench, particularly as a pinch hitter.
MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Smacks leadoff homer Martini went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact Martini led off the game with a homer on Miles Mikolas' third pitch. Martini had a couple of bursts in 2023, including going 6-for-12 with two homers over his last four games of the season. The 33-year-old ends the campaign with a .264/.329/.583 slash line, six homers, 16 RBI, 10 runs scored, three doubles and a triple over 79 plate appearances in his first major-league action since 2021.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Goes deep in win Martini went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over St. Louis.
Impact Martini kicked off the Reds' 19-run outburst with a three-run shot in the first inning. It was his fifth homer of the year and first since Sept. 5. Martini owns a .242/.315/.545 slash line with nine extra-base hits and 15 RBI through 27 games.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against righty Martini is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Impact The lefty-hitting Martini had started in each of the Reds' last four matchups with right-handed pitchers, but he'll hit the bench Monday against Twins righty Joe Ryan. With Martini out of the starting nine, the Reds will open up a spot in the lineup for Noelvi Marte, who will serve as Cincinnati's third baseman and No. 8 hitter.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against lefty Martini is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.
Impact The lefty-hitting Martini will hit the bench for the fifth time in seven games, but all of his absences during that stretch have come against left-handed starting pitchers. He's otherwise started in each of the Reds' last three matchups with right-handers and seems to have a loose hold on a strong-side platoon role for the time being. Since his call-up from Triple-A Louisville on Aug. 22, Martini has been productive at the plate with an .820 OPS over 61 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Provides key hit Martini entered as a pinch hitter and hit a three-run home run in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Mariners.
Impact Martini's three-run shot in the bottom of the eighth inning tied the game before Christian Encarnacion-Strand ended matters in the ninth. The home run was Martini's fourth in 46 plate appearances since the Reds added him to the roster in August. Prior to his stint with Cincinnati, the 33-year-old had just two homers in 333 PAs in the majors. Martini, who had an .874 OPS at Triple-A Louisville, was overlooked several times earlier this season as the club called up its younger prospects, but he may have had the biggest hit in the Reds' improbable season.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Martini fuels Reds' late rally past Mariners Nick Martini belted a pinch-hit three-run, game-tying homer in the eighth and Christian Encarnacion-Strand singled home Elly De La Cruz in t...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Martini's 3-run shot, Encarnación-Strand's RBI single lift Reds over Mariners 7-6
Nick Martini came off the bench to hit a tying three-run home run in the eighth inning, Christian Encarnación-Strand drove in Elly De La Cruz in the ninth and the Cincinnati Reds c...SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes to bench Tuesday Martini is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
Impact Hunter Renfroe will enter the lineup in the corner outfield as a replacement for Martini, who had started in all but 11 of the Reds' past 14 games. All three of his absences had come when the Reds faced left-handed pitchers, but the lefty-hitting Martini will sit against right-hander Bryce Miller on Tuesday. Martini's move to the bench comes amid a 4-for-27 slide at the plate over his last nine games.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in nightcap Martini started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 3-2 win over the Cubs in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. He went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in the...
Impact Martini, who had an early impact after the Reds selected his contract in August, has slipped since, going 3-for-16 over the last six games. Jake Fraley's return from the injured list should limit Martini's plate appearances over the final month of the season.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Big ninth brings big win for Reds with Nick Martini's homer, Noelvi Marte's walk-off The Reds won the second game of their doubleheader to give them a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs after a 6-2 loss earlier in the day.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Stays hot Saturday Martini went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Saturday's 8-7 win over Arizona.
Impact Martini has now posted a monstrous 1.423 OPS through five games with the Reds since being called up from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, and so long as he's wielding a hot bat, he'll likely continue to play on a near-everyday basis while Cincinnati is without the likes of Jonathan India (foot), Joey Votto (shoulder), Jake Fraley (toe) and Stuart Fairchild (concussion). Martini will serve as the Reds' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Sunday's series finale.
AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Breaks out with two homers Martini went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs, four RBI, one walk and three total runs scored in Friday's 10-8 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Impact Martini had gone 0-for-6 with a walk over his first three games since he was selected to the Reds' roster Tuesday. He made a noticeable impact Friday with a solo shot in the second inning and a three-run blast in the sixth. The 33-year-old outfielder has found a path to playing time between right field and designated hitter with Jake Fraley (toe) and Stuart Fairchild (concussion) on the injured list. Martini slashed a strong .275/.393/.481 with 15 homers over 93 games with Triple-A Louisville prior to his call-up.
AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Selected to MLB roster Cincinnati selected Martini's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Impact Martini inked a minor-league deal with the Reds back in February and had put up a .275/.393/.481 batting line with 15 homers and 65 RBI through 93 games for Louisville. He'll be a backup option at first base and in the corner outfield while also possibly cycling into the DH role.
AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from 40-man roster Martini was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Martini saw inconsistent playing time in the majors during the 2021 campaign and will now lose his spot on the 40-man roster. If he remains in the organization, he'll likely compete for a major-league roster spot during spring training in 2022.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lester expected to start as Cardinals host the Cubs
The Cardinals are expected to send Jon Lester to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Adrian Sampson the startOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on injured list Martini was placed on the injured list for an undisclosed reason Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Since the Cubs didn't provide an injury designation for Martini, he's likely on the COVID-19 IL. Whether he returns prior to the end of the season remains to be seen, but Trayce Thompson will take his place in right field Friday and will likely see additional playing time while Martini is sidelined.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Collects four hits Tuesday Martini went 4-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Pirates.
Impact Martini rejoined the Cubs a week ago and had collected just two hits in eight at-bats since getting the call, so this performance certainly came out of nowhere. In fact, the 31-year-old only had five hits all season before Tuesday. Martini may see some more playing time down the stretch with Jason Heyward (concussion) done for the year, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from the journeyman outfielder.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago's skid reaches seven games
Colin Moran hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss, rallying to beat Chicago 8-6 on Tuesday nightSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gordon homers, 4 Twins get 3 hits, Minnesota tops Cubs 9-5
Nick Gordon hit a two-run homer and two singles, Josh Donaldson and Max Kepler each had three hits and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 9-5SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rejoins big-league club Martini was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 31-year-old was sent to Triple-A over the weekend but will quickly rejoin the major-league roster with Alfonso Rivas (finger) landing on the injured list. Martini has appeared in 22 games for the Cubs this season and has a .158/.227/.211 slash line.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
