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Struggles Tuesday Martin retired just two batters in relief and allowed three runs on three hits during Tuesday's loss to the Padres.

Impact Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks allowed just one run across five innings, but then the bullpen gave up 11 runs in four innings. Martin was the first reliever to enter, and he saw his ERA climb from 3.71 to 5.09 with the rough outing. The veteran is a potential trade candidate given that he's on a one-year deal with the struggling Cubs, but he'll likely need to pitch better before the deadline to attract interest.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from restricted list Martin (personal) was activated from the restricted list Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander landed on the bereavement list in late May and shifted to the restricted list a week later, but he's back with the Cubs ahead of Friday's series opener against the Yankees. Martin has appeared in 18 games out of the bullpen this year and has a 3.94 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB across 16 innings.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to restricted list Martin (personal) was moved from the bereavement list to the restricted list Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Sunday's move is procedural since players can't spend more than seven days on the bereavement list. Martin has been away from the team since May 29, and it's not yet clear when he'll return to action.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on bereavement leave The Cubs placed Martin on the bereavement list Sunday.

Impact Per MLB rules, Martin will be away from the Cubs for 3-to-7 days while he tends to the personal matter. The Cubs have yet to announce a corresponding move to replace Martin on the roster, and the team is unlikely to summon another player from the minors until prior to Monday's doubleheader with the Brewers. Martin has mostly worked in middle relief for the Cubs this season, logging two holds to go with a 3.94 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 18 appearances.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vogelbach's HR rallies Pirates past Cubs 4-3

Daniel Vogelbach hit a two-run homer, Yoshi Tsutsugo had a two-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Chicago Cubs 4-3

APRIL 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Option for saves? Martin could be in the mix for saves with the Cubs this season as manager David Ross may use multiple pitchers in the closer role, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rowan Wick is the presumptive favorite for ninth-inning work, though Ross said he may rotate pitchers into the role. That could include the veteran Martin, along with the likes of Mychal Givens, David Robertson and Manuel Rodriguez. Martin was an effective reliever the last two seasons for Atlanta, though he only recorded two saves in that time, so he was more of a setup option than a true closer.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs, LHP Drew Smyly agree to 1-year contract

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with Drew Smyly, adding another experienced pitcher to their staff

MARCH 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Bryant, Freeman make NL West even tougher with big deals

The NL West was already a good division and it should be even tougher in 2022

MARCH 17, 2022 • Associated Press

AP sources: Cubs add Villar, Givens in flurry of moves

The Chicago Cubs stayed busy, agreeing to contracts with infielder Jonathan Villar and pitchers Mychal Givens, Daniel Norris and Robert Gsellman

MARCH 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Signs on with Cubs Martin agreed Tuesday with the Cubs on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. The deal contains $500,000 in performance bonuses.

Impact Martin is expected to slot into a setup role for Chicago, though he could be in the mix for closing chances if the presumptive favorite for the job, Rowan Wick, falters at any point. The 35-year-old right-hander has been effective between stops in Texas and Atlanta over the last three seasons, generating a 3.23 ERA and 25.5 K% rate over 123 relief appearances during that stretch.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Martin talks Rangers 4-3 win over Orioles

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Chris Martin Heads to Atlanta right before the deadline | Rangers Live

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Shohei Ohtani's former teammate Chris Martin provides inside scoop on ShoTime

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Banister: Chris Martin will be day-to-day | Rangers Live

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

The Latest: Astros force series back to Houston with 9-5 win

Carlos Correa had three hits, Martin Maldonado found three different ways to drive in runs and pinch-hitter Marwin Gonzalez blooped a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fifth innin...

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • Associated Press

The Latest: Braves take 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win

Dansby Swanson and pinch-hitter Jorge Soler hit back-to-back homers in the seventh inning, propelling the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a three games...

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

World Series 2021: Braves, Astros loaded with relievers — here are the top 15

Who do you call when you need a big out? Jordan Shusterman is here to help, ranking the top 15 relievers in the World Series.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

World Series 2021: Braves, Astros loaded with relievers — here are the top 15

Taylor hits 3 HRs, Dodgers beat Braves 11-2 to extend NLCS

Chris Taylor hit three homers and drove in six runs to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta 11-2, cutting the Braves' lead to 3-2 in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Braves blast 4 HRs, beat Dodgers 9-2 for 3-1 lead in NLCS

Eddie Rosario homered twice in his second four-hit game of the NL Championship Series and six Atlanta pitchers combined on a four-hitter, giving the Braves a 9-2 victory over the L...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Braves, Dodgers tweak rosters for NL Championship Series

The Atlanta Braves have added right-hander Chris Martin and infielder Johan Camargo to their 26-man roster for the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Dodgers say Knebel, not Scherzer, will start Game 1 of NLCS

The Los Angeles Dodgers say Corey Knebel, not Max Scherzer, will be their starter in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Joins NLCS roster Martin is listed on Atlanta's roster for the NLCS against the Dodgers.

Impact Martin was unavailable for the NLDS against the Brewers, but he'll rejoin the bullpen against the Dodgers. The right-hander posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in seven innings across his final seven appearances of the regular season.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injury will prevent Suter from pitching for Brewers in NLDS

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brent Suter will miss the National League Division Series with a right oblique strain

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Not on NLDS roster Martin was omitted from Atlanta's NLDS roster against the Brewers, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact The righty's 5.40 ERA and .896 opponents' OPS in his last 10 appearance was enough to merit exclusion from the initial postseason roster. If Atlanta advances to the NLCS, either Martin or fellow reliever Richard Rodriguez have a chance of making the roster, but their uninspiring performances of late suggest that's unlikely.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NL East-leading Braves overcome Duvall's lost HR in victory

Ian Anderson pitched two-hit ball over six-plus innings and Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies and Freddie Freeman homered as the Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-2

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

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Vogelbach's HR rallies Pirates past Cubs 4-3

Chicago Cubs, LHP Drew Smyly agree to 1-year contract

Bryant, Freeman make NL West even tougher with big deals

AP sources: Cubs add Villar, Givens in flurry of moves

Chris Martin talks Rangers 4-3 win over Orioles

Chris Martin Heads to Atlanta right before the deadline | Rangers Live

Shohei Ohtani's former teammate Chris Martin provides inside scoop on ShoTime

Banister: Chris Martin will be day-to-day | Rangers Live

The Latest: Astros force series back to Houston with 9-5 win

The Latest: Braves take 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win

World Series 2021: Braves, Astros loaded with relievers — here are the top 15

Taylor hits 3 HRs, Dodgers beat Braves 11-2 to extend NLCS

Braves blast 4 HRs, beat Dodgers 9-2 for 3-1 lead in NLCS

Braves, Dodgers tweak rosters for NL Championship Series

Dodgers say Knebel, not Scherzer, will start Game 1 of NLCS

Injury will prevent Suter from pitching for Brewers in NLDS

NL East-leading Braves overcome Duvall's lost HR in victory