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Let go by Oakland The Athletics released Martinez on Monday.

Impact Martinez opened the season on Oakland's 40-man roster, but he was designated for assignment March 31 and remained in the organization upon clearing waivers. The right-hander proceeded to turn in an 11.05 ERA and 2.36 WHIP over 22 innings with Triple-A Las Vegas before the Athletics elected to part ways with him. Martinez will look to catch on with another organization on a minor-league deal.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Oakland The Athletics designated Martinez for assignment on Sunday.

Impact Martinez was reassigned from minor-league camp in early March and has now lost his place on Oakland's 40-man roster. The right-hander pitched in 22 games for the A's last season and posted a 4.75 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 47:19 K:BB across 55 innings.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in long relief Martinez allowed an earned run on five hits and a walk over four innings in a loss to the Mariners on Monday. He also recorded a strikeout and uncorked two wild pitches.

Impact Control issues aside, Martinez provided some valuable length for manager Mark Kotsay after starter Kyle Muller was chased after giving up six earned runs over four innings. Martinez has allowed at least one earned run in each of the five appearances he's logged since being promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas on Aug. 8, but the combination of his versatility and the slew of pitching injuries the Athletics are still dealing with are likely to continue affording the right-hander consistent opportunities.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes second loss Wednesday Martinez (0-2) took the loss against the Royals on Wednesday, allowing an earned run on three hits, a hit batsman and a walk over 2.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Martinez's one big mistake was deposited by Dairon Blanco into the left-field seats in the third inning for the first run of the game. The right-hander has allowed at least one run in all four appearances he's logged since returning to the majors Aug. 8 while pitching to a 5.73 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 1.6 HR/9 across 11 innings. With both Luis Medina (finger) and Freddy Tarnok (calf) on the injured list for the time being, Medina could be called on for another spot start early next week.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Wednesday Martinez is listed as the Athletics' starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martinez has made 12 starts at Triple-A Las Vegas this season, but he's been working exclusively as a reliever across multiple stints with Oakland, compiling a 5.85 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 32.1 innings over 14 appearances. Since he's reached four innings just once this season for the Athletics and will be pitching on three days' rest after making a one-inning appearance Saturday against the Orioles, Martinez is unlikely to reach the five innings he would need Wednesday to qualify for a win. Instead, look for the Athletics to treat Martinez as a multi-inning opener in front of Kyle Muller, who is available to pitch on four days' rest.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Long-relief assignment in return Martinez, recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day, allowed two earned runs on four hits and three walks over 4.2 innings during a loss to the Rangers on Tuesday. He rec...

Impact The young right-hander was afforded an 82-pitch assignment right out of the gate in his first taste of major-league action since May 26. Martinez ate up some valuable innings in the process, getting all but the last out of the night for the Rangers after starter J.P. Sears exited following four laborious frames. Martinez is slotting into a bullpen role for the time being, but as the length of Tuesday's appearance indicates, he's capable of serving in a bulk-relief capacity or even moving into the rotation if necessary.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Oakland recalled Martinez from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Martinez has struggled to a 5.70 ERA across 23.2 innings this season at the major-league level, but the Athletics need fresh bullpen arms as they play out the string here in 2023. Dany Jimenez was optioned out in a corresponding roster move.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Martinez was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Martinez will head to Las Vegas after posting a 2.84 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with six strikeouts over 6.1 innings in five appearances during his second stint with Oakland this season. The 26-year-old will likely get another shot with the Athletics this summer, but for now, Hogan Harris was recalled from Triple-A and will serve as the bulk relief pitcher following opener Austin Pruitt versus the Astros on Saturday.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in IL return Martinez, activated from the injured list earlier in the day, fired two scoreless innings in which he allowed a hit and recorded two strikeouts.

Impact The right-hander needed just 22 pitches to record his six outs, a highly efficient outing that stood in stark contrast to both his prior body of work at the big-league level and during his recent rehab assignment. Martinez had allowed nine earned runs over the last two appearances before going on the injured list, and he'd subsequently given up four runs on seven hits over 2.1 innings in his pair of minor-league turns.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured list Monday The Athletics reinstated Martinez (elbow) off the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Martinez ended up missing three weeks with a right elbow strain. The right-hander struggled to a 6.75 ERA over 17.1 innings while working out of the bullpen, and he'll likely be a middle-innings option for Oakland while he's with the roster. Zach Neal was sent back to Triple-A in a corresponding transaction.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard in second rehab appearance Martinez (elbow) was charged with the loss in Triple-A Las Vegas' defeat at the hands of Albuquerque on Friday, allowing three earned runs on four hits across 1.2 innings. He struc...

Impact Martinez pitched to plenty of contact for the second time in as many rehab appearances, although Friday's performance was by far the poorer of the two. Given the right-hander's struggles thus far in the minors, it's possible he's afforded a few more rehab appearances to straighten matters out before activation is considered.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first rehab appearance Martinez (elbow) made a rehab appearance for Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, covering 1.2 innings while allowing one earned run on three hits and two walks.

Impact The Athletics are likely planning to have Martinez work as a multi-inning reliever upon his return from the 15-day injured list, and the fact that he built up to 37 pitches Tuesday could mean that he won't require any further rehab appearances prior to being activated. Before landing on the IL with a right elbow strain, Martinez logged a 6.75 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 17.1 innings out of the Oakland bullpen.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

More rehab work Friday Martinez (elbow) will throw an extended bullpen session Friday, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The right-hander was knocked around for nine earned runs across 6.1 innings over his last two relief appearances before going on the injured list April 24 with right forearm inflammation and a strained right elbow. Martinez was able to throw a bullpen session Tuesday that he apparently didn't suffer any residual effects from, setting up what is likely to be a longer session Friday. If all continues without setbacks, it's possible Martinez embarks on at least a brief rehab assignment sometime next week.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpen session Martinez (elbow) is throwing a bullpen session on the mound before Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Martinez has been on the injured list since April 24 with a right elbow strain. The right-hander may need a rehab stint before returning to the Oakland bullpen, but one way or another he should be throwing low-leverage innings for the Athletics by the middle of May as long there's no setback.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injury Martinez's (elbow) MRI results revealed inflammation in his right forearm Wednesday but no structural damage, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact A's manager Mark Kotsay said Martinez will still be shut down from throwing for five days, but an extended sign on the injured list appears unlikely. The 25-year-old righty holds a 6.75 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over 17.1 frames across six appearances this season.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on 15-day injured list Martinez was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Athletics on Monday with a right elbow strain.

Impact Martinez holds a 6.75 ERA and 14:5 K:BB over 17.1 innings this season as a long reliever for the A's. It's not clear how long he might be sidelined.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar in long relief Martinez fired 3.2 scoreless relief innings in a loss to the Orioles on Thursday, allowing a walk and recording five strikeouts.

Impact Starter Adam Oller was chased after allowing seven earned runs on eight hits over 2.1 innings, so Martinez spared his fellow bullpen mates some work with his effective pitching. It was an encouraging bounce-back effort from the 26-year-old, who'd fired three scoreless, one-hit frames against the Angels in his first appearance of the season April 2 but then had allowed two earned runs apiece in his next pair of outings.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Martinez was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas by the Athletics on Thursday.

Impact Martinez was sent down back in mid-March but winds up making the team after all. Chad Smith was optioned in a corresponding move.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Martinez was optioned Friday to Triple-A Las Vegas by the Athletics.

Impact Martinez was competing for a spot in the Oakland starting rotation, but the right-hander will instead open the season with the Aviators in the Pacific Coast League. In 2022, the right-hander struggled to a 6.24 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 57.2 innings pitched. He'll likely be an up-and-down option for the A's again in 2023.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Revamps delivery Martinez revamped his delivery in the offseason, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The Athletics and Martinez are hoping that the cleaner delivery will lead to better results at the highest level. It's hard to imagine it making things worse, as the right-hander was lit up to the tune of a 6.24 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 57.2 innings with Oakland in his rookie year. Martinez also registered a 5.72 ERA in his 18 starts in Triple-A, and fantasy managers will need to see some form of success on a consistent basis before giving him any kind of roster consideration.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rough end to season Martinez allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.1 innings against the Angels Tuesday. He fanned five and did not factor into the decision.

Impact Marinez's season came to a close with a rocky start Monday, as he surrendered four runs for the fourth time in his final five starts. A silver lining is that none of the runs Monday came via the home run after he allowed seven over his previous four starts. The rookie finishes the season 4-6 with a 6.24 ERA over 57.2 innings.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes third loss in last four Martinez (4-6) took the loss Wednesday, allowing three runs on five hits over 4.2 innings against the Angels. He struck out four.

Impact Martinez retired nine of the first 10 batters he faced before surrendering a solo home run to Mike Trout in the fourth inning to make it a 1-1 game. Shohei Ohtani then singled in the next at-bat and later came around to score the second of three runs for the Angels that inning, all charged to Martinez. The right-hander would later strike out Trout in the fifth before being relieved by by Sam Selman. Martinez has now allowed three or more runs in four consecutive starts, going 0-3 over that stretch with a 9.33 ERA and 1.91 WHIP.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard in no-decision Martinez allowed five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven in five innings of a 9-5 loss Thursday against Seattle. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Six of the first seven batters Martinez faced Thursday reached safely, leading to three runs. He then retired 13 of the next 14 batters he faced with the lone hit being a solo homer by Jarred Kelenic in the fourth. After a leadoff triple in the sixth, he was removed. The 25-year-old has been shelled in each of his last three starts, allowing 16 runs and six homers in 13.2 innings and watching his season ERA rise from 4.37 to 6.10. His next start will likely be in the middle of next week in Los Angeles against the Angels.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up four homers Martinez (4-5) gave up four earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six over five innings to take the loss in a 5-0 defeat against the Astros on Friday.

Impact Martinez was crushed by four solo home runs on 97 pitches to take his fifth loss in nine starts this season. Three of the homers came off the bat of Yordan Alvarez, who perfectly read the ball coming out of Martinez's hand in each of his three times through the order. Martinez's ERA rises to a bloated 5.77 with the performance and he now has a -0.4 WAR on the season according to Baseball-Reference. The rookie right-hander is tentatively expected to make his next start against the Mariners.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down by Oakland Martinez was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Impact Martinez started Sunday against the Giants and gave up two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five in 4.1 innings to take the loss. While the Athletics haven't yet indicated who will take his place in the rotation, Domingo Tapia was called up Monday.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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