The Rangers placed Martin (undisclosed) on the 15-day injured list Friday.
It's unclear if Martin's move to the IL is related to the right hand injury he suffered Sept. 14, but the Rangers should provide some clarity in the near future. Either way, he'll remain sidelined for the rest of 2025 and finish the season with a 2.98 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 42.1 innings. With Cole Winn (undisclosed) also moving to the IL, Texas will promote Jose Corniell and Luis Curvelo from Triple-A to fill the open roster spots.
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Rangers' Chris Martin: Moves past hand issue
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Martin (hand) hit a batter but allowed no other baserunners during an inning of relief in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Astros.
Martin experienced some tingling in his right hand during his previous relief appearance in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Mets, but a couple days off was all he needed for the issue to be resolved. The veteran righty made quick work of the Astros in the ninth inning Tuesday, needing just seven pitches to record three outs.
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Rangers' Chris Martin: Removed with hand issue
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Martin was removed in the eighth inning of Saturday's 3-2 win over the Mets due to a right hand injury, MLB.com reports. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one over 1.1 innings before departing.
Martin felt a tingling sensation in his right hand and was seen shaking it as he departed the field. Texas manager Bruce Bochy said following the game that the issue isn't considered serious, so Martin should be available out of the bullpen after a couple of days off.
Rangers' Chris Martin: Saddled with third blown save
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Martin was charged with a blown save Friday against Houston, allowing two runs on three hits and no walks in the eighth inning. He struck out one.
Martin took his third blown save of the season, and he served up his first homer since June 24 in Baltimore. The veteran right-hander should remain a setup man for the Rangers in the final weeks of the season, though he hasn't fared particularly well on the mound as of late. Over his last 12.1 innings, Martin has a 5.11 ERA and 1.78 WHIP covering 15 appearances.
Rangers' Chris Martin: Reinstated from injured list
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The Rangers activated Martin (calf) from the 15-day injured list Monday.
Martin has missed most of the second half with a left calf strain but has been cleared to return after tossing a scoreless inning in a rehab appearance with Double-A Frisco over the weekend. The 39-year-old will re-enter the late-inning mix for the Rangers, potentially even seeing some save chances in September.
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Rangers' Chris Martin: Picks up second win
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Martin (2-6) allowed a hit and struck out one in one inning to earn the win over the Diamondbacks on Monday.
Martin was back on a major-league mound for the first time since July 20 after missing six weeks due to a calf strain. He kept this game tied in the ninth inning -- that's typically usage a closer would see, but Shawn Armstrong got the save in the 10th inning and appears to be the head of a closing committee currently. Martin should still factor into the late-inning mix, but he's been a setup man for much of the year, earning two saves, 12 holds and two blown saves over 40 appearances. He also has a 2.29 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 37:6 K:BB across 35.1 innings.
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Rangers' Chris Martin: Sent out for rehab assignment
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Martin (calf) was sent to Double-A Frisco on Friday to begin a rehab assignment.
Martin is scheduled to pitch for Frisco on Friday, a significant step in the right direction after he was pulled from a live batting practice last Saturday. The 39-year-old will likely need a longer ramp-up period, considering he's been sidelined for over a month with a strained left calf.
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Rangers' Chris Martin: Another setback
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Martin (calf) left Saturday's live batting practice session early and will not be reinstated from the injured list anytime soon, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Martin seemingly sustained a setback Saturday in his recovery from a left calf strain. The reliever has been on the shelf since July 26 and was initially given a 4-to-6-week timeline for return. However, the 39-year-old will likely need more than six weeks and shouldn't be expected back until mid-September, at the earliest.
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Rangers' Chris Martin: Trying PFPs again Wednesday
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Martin (calf) will attempt to go through pitchers' fielding practice Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Martin suffered a setback with his left calf strain last week when he tried going through PFPs, but he will give it another go Wednesday. The veteran reliever has been sidelined for most of the second half and is likely to need at least a couple rehab appearances before being activated, even if things go better for him Wednesday than they did last week.
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Rangers' Chris Martin: Suffers setback during live BP
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Martin (calf) experienced pain while throwing a live batting practice session Tuesday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Martin was attempting to throw closer to full intensity while he faced live hitters Tuesday, but he soon felt irritation in the strained left calf that sent him to the injured list in late July. He will now slow down his rehab process to avoid injuring his calf further, which will push his expected return date further toward the end of August or possibly into September.
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Rangers' Chris Martin: Tosses bullpen session
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Martin (calf) threw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.
This was the second bullpen session of the weekend for Martin, who is expected to face batters Tuesday. If all goes well against hitters, the right-hander is expected to begin a brief rehab assignment.
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Rangers' Chris Martin: Throws side session
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Martin (calf) threw a bullpen session Friday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Martin is working through a left calf strain that landed him on the 15-day injured list July 21. He has progressed enough in his recovery to throw bullpen sessions, and a rehab assignment could be the next step in his rehab program. Martin has a 2.36 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 12 holds and 36:6 K:BB across 34.1 innings this season.
Rangers' Chris Martin: Expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks
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Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Monday that Martin (calf) is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Martin strained his left calf during an appearance Sunday versus the Tigers and landed on the 15-day injured list Monday. He will be out until at least mid-August, depriving the Rangers of one of their few reliable relievers. Martin has posted a 2.36 ERA and 36:6 K:BB over 34.1 innings while notching a pair of saves this season.
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Rangers' Chris Martin: Lands on IL with strained calf
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The Rangers placed Martin on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left calf strain.
Martin suffered the injury during an appearance Sunday against the Tigers. He will be eligible for activation Aug. 5, but it's too soon to know whether he will have a chance to be ready to return on that date.
Rangers' Chris Martin: Likely IL-bound with calf strain
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Martin is likely to be placed on the 15-day injured list after suffering a left calf strain during Sunday's loss to the Tigers, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The severity of the strain is unclear, but it seems to be bad enough that Martin will be shelved for at least a couple weeks. The veteran reliever has been a high-leverage arm for the Rangers this season, collecting a 2.36 ERA and 36:6 K:BB over 34.1 innings while notching a pair of saves.
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