Chris Martin - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut loose by Texas The Rangers released Martin on Saturday.

Impact Martin was dropped from the Rangers' 40-man roster and exposed to waivers earlier in the week, but he ended up going unclaimed. Though the 40-year-old righty allowed 14 earned runs in 14 innings on the season for Texas, he's just one year removed from turning in a 2.98 ERA over 49 appearances at the big-league level. Martin's $4 million salary for 2026 may have been a factor in none of the other 29 teams putting in a claim for him, but he could hold some appeal now that he's eligible to sign at a club-friendly rate for the remainder of the season.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Veteran righty Chris Martin designated for assignment by Rangers, who trade for rookie lefty

Veteran right-handed reliever Chris Martin has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Activated from IL, DFA'd The Rangers activated Martin (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Monday and designated him for assignment.

Impact Martin is recovered from the right shoulder impingement that's kept him out since mid-July, but the Rangers determined there wasn't a spot for him on their active roster. The veteran reliever will be exposed to waivers, and it's possible Martin could be traded before the deadline. Martin has collected a 9.00 ERA and 9:2 K:BB over 14 innings for the Rangers this season, but the 40-year-old posted a 2.98 ERA and 43:8 K:BB in 42.1 frames in 2025.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers host the Giants to begin 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the San Francisco Giants to start a three-game series

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Rangers aim to end road losing streak, face the Astros

The Texas Rangers will aim to break their four-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Houston Astros

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Diaz leads Astros against the Rangers after 4-hit game

The Houston Astros play the Texas Rangers after Yainer Diaz had four hits against the Rangers on Friday

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Astros play the Rangers after Diaz's 4-hit game

The Houston Astros take on the Texas Rangers after Yainer Diaz had four hits against the Angels on Wednesday

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Rays and Rangers meet in series rubber match

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Rays host the Rangers, look to extend home win streak

The Tampa Bay Rays, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Texas Rangers

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Rangers play the Mariners leading series 2-1

The Texas Rangers lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Mariners take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Rangers

The Seattle Mariners aim to stop their three-game slide with a win over the Texas Rangers

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Rangers play the Mariners in first of 4-game series

The Texas Rangers start a four-game series at home against the Seattle Mariners on Friday

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Ready for rehab assignment The Rangers sent Martin (shoulder) to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.

Impact Martin landed on the 15-day injured list just before the All-Star break with a right shoulder impingement. He is eligible for activation Monday and should be ready to go on that date after a rehab appearance or two.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers play the White Sox after Nimmo's 4-hit game

The Texas Rangers take on the Chicago White Sox after Brandon Nimmo's four-hit game on Tuesday

JULY 22 • Associated Press

White Sox play the Rangers with 1-0 series lead

The Chicago White Sox lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Texas Rangers

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Rangers host the White Sox to start 3-game series

The Texas Rangers begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago White Sox on Monday

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Braves and Rangers square off in series rubber match

Both the Atlanta Braves and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Braves play the Rangers leading series 1-0

The Atlanta Braves face the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Braves host the Rangers to start 3-game series

The Atlanta Braves open a three-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Friday

JULY 17 • Associated Press

Rangers Must Consider DFA for Veteran Reliever During All-Star Break It’s time for the Texas Rangers to admit that the Chris Martin experience must come to an end. Following a fairly successful 2025 campaign t...

JULY 14 • SI.COM

Texas Rangers place RHP Chris Martin on 15-day IL with shoulder injury

The Texas Rangers placed veteran reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a right shoulder injury

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Lands on injured list The Rangers placed Martin on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a right shoulder impingement.

Impact It's unclear when Martin sustained the injury, but he's been struggling of late with seven runs allowed in his past five outings. The veteran right-hander will be eligible to be reinstated in late July.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Langford and Burger homer in a four-run eighth as the Rangers beat the Astros 7-3

Wyatt Langford and Jake Burger homered in a four-run eighth inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 7-3 on Friday night

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Osuna's three-run homer caps five-run eighth as Rangers beat Angels 8-3

Alejandro Osuna hit a three-run homer during a five-run eighth inning and the Texas Rangers pulled away for an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Throws scoreless frame in return Martin allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless inning in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Detroit.

Impact Martin was reinstated from the injured list (shoulder) Saturday and was used immediately. It's been a rough season for the 39-year-old right-hander, who has spent two stints on the IL and carries a 7.15 ERA through 13 outings (11.1 innings). He was on the shortlist for saves coming out of training camp, but that's no longer a consideration, given how well Jacob Latz (18 saves, All-Star nod) has pitched in that role.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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