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Justin Martinez RP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Joining 40-man roster
Martinez was added to the Diamondbacks' 40-man roster Tuesday.
Martinez spent the first half of 2022 completing his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and he saw most of his game action while he built up with High-A Hillsboro. The 21-year-old moved up to Triple-A Reno down the stretch and should open next season in the upper minors.
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Nick Martinez SP | TB
Padres' Nick Martinez: Back with Friars
Martinez agreed to a three-year contract with the Padres on Tuesday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
The right-hander declined his $6.5 million player option with the Padres for 2023 last week, but he quickly reached a new deal with the club. Martinez opened 2022 in the rotation but shifted to the bullpen in June and eventually served as the fill-in closer, and he finished the campaign with a 3.47 ERA over 106.1 innings. The 32-year-old should have more staying power as a starter next season since Mike Clevinger and Sean Manaea -- who combined for 50 starts in 2022 -- are now free agents.
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Colby White RP | NYY
Rays' Colby White: Protected from Rule 5 draft
White (elbow) was added to the Rays' 40-man roster Tuesday.
White underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2022, but the Rays will still protect him from the Rule 5 draft by adding him to the 40-man roster. The 24-year-old had a 1.44 ERA in 43 games across four minor-league levels in 2021, and he could be ready for game action during the middle of next season.
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Elieser Hernandez RP | ATL
Marlins' Elieser Hernandez: DFA'd by Miami
Hernandez was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Tuesday.
Hernandez opened 2022 in Miami's starting rotation but was demoted to the minors in June. He started in 10 of 20 appearances and finished with a 6.35 ERA across 62.1 innings, so the Marlins decided not to keep him on the 40-man roster through the offseason.
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Derek Law RP | ARI
Reds' Derek Law: Designated for assignment
Law was designated for assignment by the Reds on Tuesday.
Splitting time between Detroit and Cincinnati last season, Law was dominant out of the bullpen, recording a 1.13 ERA through his first 13 appearances. His ERA then shot up to 17.18 over his final four appearances. Should Law clear waivers, he will have to regroup in Triple-A before the Reds bring him back into their bullpen.
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Jeff Hoffman RP | MIN
Reds' Jeff Hoffman: DFA'd by Reds
Hoffman (elbow) was designated for assignment by the Reds on Tuesday.
Before having his season cut short in July, Hoffman recorded a 3.83 ERA and 1.41 WHIP over 44.2 innings in 2022 -- the best marks of his seven-year career to date. He lost his spot on the 40-man roster in order to make room for prospects being protected from the Rule 5 draft, but considering the solid year he just had prior to injury, it's possible he'll get claimed off waivers by another team.
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George Soriano RP | STL
Marlins' George Soriano: Joins 40-man roster
Soriano was added to the Marlins' 40-man roster Tuesday.
Soriano produced a 2.49 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 49:23 K:BB across 47 innings at Triple-A Jacksonville last season, so the Marlins opted to protect him from the upcoming Rule 5 draft. The 23-year-old could be in the mix for a spot on the Opening Day roster with a strong showing in spring training.