Manager Craig Counsell announced July 8 that Martin (elbow) has resumed a throwing program at the Cubs' facility in Arizona, MLB.com reports.
The Cubs haven't provided another update on Martin's status in nearly a month, making it unclear whether the left-hander suffered a setback in his recovery from a left flexor strain or is simply being ramped up slowly. Martin turned in a 2.16 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB in 8.1 innings over his eight appearances prior to hitting the injured list April 26.
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Cubs' Riley Martin: Throwing again
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The Cubs announced June 10 that Martin (elbow) has resumed playing catch, MLB.com reports.
Back on April 27, Martin was diagnosed with a left elbow flexor strain, an injury that was expected to keep him on the shelf for about eight weeks. Though he was recently able to start throwing again, Martin has yet to advance to facing hitters and looks as though he'll wind up missing more time than originally anticipated. Martin had gotten off to a strong start to the season prior to being shelved, posting a 2.16 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB in 8.1 innings over eight appearances.
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Cubs' Riley Martin: Expected to miss eight weeks
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Martin has been diagnosed with flexor strain in his left elbow and is expected to miss eight weeks, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Martin was placed on the 15-day injured list over the weekend due to left elbow inflammation, but it's since been reported that he'll need more than the minimum to return to full strength. The Cubs are weathering quite the injury storm in the bullpen, as Daniel Palencia (lat), Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) and Hunter Harvey (triceps) are also on the shelf.
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Cubs' Riley Martin: Lands on injured list
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The Cubs placed Martin on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to April 24, due to left elbow inflammation.
Martin has been an effective bullpen piece this season with a 2.16 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB over 8.1 innings, but he's now the latest in a long line of Cubs relievers to go down with an injury. The left-hander will be eligible to be reinstated May 9, but it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined.
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Cubs' Riley Martin: Joins big club
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The Cubs recalled Martin from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.
The left-hander is taking the roster spot of Cade Horton (forearm), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Martin has yet to make his MLB debut but pitched well at Triple-A Iowa last year with a 2.71 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 80:35 K:BB across 63 innings (46 appearances).
