JULY 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
CHRIS MARTIN
0-4 W-L •
0.87 WHIP •
1.74 ERA
0-4 W-L
0.87 WHIP
1.74 ERA
Dodgers News: Chris Martin Traded to LA, Set to Join LA Bullpen With less than three days left before the trade deadline, the Dodgers make their first splash.
Dodgers get RHP Chris Martin from Cubs for Zach McKinstry
The Los Angeles Dodgers have bolstered their bullpen by acquiring right-hander Chris Martin from the Chicago Cubs for infielder-outfielder Zach McKinstryJULY 30, 2022
Report: Dodgers Trade for Cubs RP Chris Martin The World Series contenders will hope the move pads their bullpen for the stretch run.
JULY 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dodgers acquire Chris Martin from Cubs: Sources The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired reliever Chris Martin from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for utility player Zach McKinstry, sources confirme...
JULY 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Traded to Dodgers Martin was traded from the Cubs to the Dodgers on Saturday in exchange for Zach McKinstry, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.
Impact Martin joined the Cubs on a one-year deal during the offseason but will provide bullpen assistance for the Dodgers over the second half of the year. The right-hander has struggled over his last five outings, recording a 9.00 ERA and 2.00 WHIP in five innings. However, he's logged a 3.29 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 13.2 innings since June 17 and will attempt to rediscover his success with his new team. Martin picked up six holds with the Cubs to begin the season but is likely to serve mainly as a middle reliever for the Dodgers.
JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hoerner gets 3 hits as Cubs stop slide by topping Mets 3-2
Nico Hoerner hit a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs stopped a nine-game slide by topping the New York Mets 3-2JULY 17, 2022
Braves' 14-game win streak, Cubs' 10-game skid, both end
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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 4-3APRIL 22, 2022
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 staffMARCH 19, 2022
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 2022MARCH 17, 2022
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 GsellmanMARCH 17, 2022
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
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
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
World Series 2021: Braves, Astros loaded with relievers — here are the top 15
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Taylor hits 3 HRs, Dodgers beat Braves 11-2 to extend NLCS
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