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Throws live BP Martin (groin) completed a live batting practice session Saturday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martin's attempt at a live BP session a week ago ended after two pitches due to groin tightness. The righty setup reliever completed this session and is ready for the next step Tuesday, which will either be another batting practice session or his Grapefruit League debut. Martin estimates he'll need four appearances to be ready for the regular season.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be ready for opener Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Martin (groin) has time to be ready for Opening Day, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Right groin tightness prevented Martin from throwing a scheduled live bullpen session Saturday, but he was able to play catch Sunday and looks to be in line to do so again Monday. It's not clear when he might be ready for a Grapefruit League appearance, but this seems to be something Martin should be able to recover from soon.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Martin's throwing session halted early because of right groin tightness - The Boston Globe Martin was scheduled to throw a live batting practice Saturday morning.

MARCH 9, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Lands on injured list The Red Sox placed Martin on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a viral infection, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Martin's illness will officially put an early end to his season. The 37-year-old righty was dominant out of the bullpen for Boston in 2023, charting a minuscule 1.05 ERA and 1.03 WHIP through 51.1 innings while collecting 23 holds and three saves. Nick Robertson was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to fill Martin's roster spot for the final series of the year.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down third save Martin worked a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his third save of the season in a 3-2 win over the White Sox.

Impact Two of those saves have come in the last week as Martin fills in for Kenley Jansen (COVID-19) as Boston's closer. The assignment is well-deserved -- Martin hasn't been tagged for a run since late July, reeling off 20 straight scoreless appearances and adding a win and seven holds to his ledger along the way. On the season, the veteran righty sports a scintillating 1.05 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 46:8 K:BB through 51.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs second save Martin picked up the save in Monday's 4-2 win over the Rangers. He allowed one hit while striking out two in a scoreless inning.

Impact With Kenley Jansen on the COVID list, Martin was tasked with protecting a two-run lead in the ninth inning Monday. The right-hander worked around a one-out hit to earn his second save of the season, his first since June 11. While Martin is unlikely to see many save chances with Jansen due to return this week, he's had an excellent year as a late-innings option for Boston, posting a 1.07 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP and 46:8 K:BB across 50.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Martin seals the win | 08/18/2023 Chris Martin gets Ben Rortvedt to fly out to left field, sealing the 8-3 win for the Red Sox over the Yankees

AUGUST 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Chris Martin handles comebacker | 08/01/2023 Chris Martin shows off his reflexes by fielding a hard-hit comebacker from J.P. Crawford in the bottom of the 7th inning

AUGUST 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Chris Martin collects final out | 07/17/2023 Chris Martin strikes out Brent Rooker swinging for the final out of the game, Red Sox shut out the A's 7-0

JULY 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Chris Martin records the save | 06/11/2023 Chris Martin strikes out Anthony Volpe swinging to secure the Red Sox's 3-2 win

JUNE 12, 2023 • MLB.COM

Notches first save Martin struck out two batters in a perfect 10th inning and earned a save over the Yankees on Sunday.

Impact Martin fired 11 of 13 pitches for strikes to close out the 3-2 win and take the series against the Yankees. He picked up his first save of the year and lowered his ERA to 2.29 with a 16:2 K:BB and 12 holds through 20 appearances. It was Martin's first save chance since blowing an opportunity June 1. Kenley Jansen picked up the win after working a scoreless ninth frame.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hold Martin retired all three batters faced in the eighth inning for the hold in Saturday's 4-2 win over San Diego.

Impact Martin has excelled since returning from the injured list earlier this month. Saturday's effort was his fifth hold in six scoreless outings since May 1, during which the right-hander has allowed three hits and one walk while striking out seven.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes quick work for hold Martin retired all three batters faced in the eighth inning of Friday's 5-3 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Martin had a second consecutive clean outing, setting the Phillies down in order on five pitches to record his sixth hold. Kenley Jansen cleaned up in the ninth for the save. He's looked like an effective bridge to Jansen since his return from the injured list, throwing three scoreless innings over three appearances and recording holds in all three.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injured list Martin (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Martin landed on the shelf with shoulder inflammation April 13, but he'll rejoin the Red Sox after a one rehab outing with Triple-A Worcester. The 36-year-old has three holds with a 2.57 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 2:1 K:BB across seven innings this season, and he could be in the mix for saves with John Schreiber for the immediate future with Kenley Jansen unavailable Sunday and day-to-day with back tightness.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be activated Sunday Martin (shoulder) will come off the injured list before Sunday's game against the Guardians, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Martin will take the place of Kaleb Ort with Ort already being optioned to Triple-A Worcester after Saturday's game. Martin was placed on the injured list on April 13 with inflammation in his right shoulder, and he should return to a high-leverage role in the later innings starting Sunday.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be activated Sunday Martin (shoulder) could be activated Sunday if he makes it through Friday's rehab outing without an issue, Christoper Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Boston manager Alex Cora described it as a "good chance" Martin will be available for the Red Sox this weekend. Martin threw an inning for Triple-A Worcester on Friday, allowing a pair of unearned runs and two hits.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab appearance pushed back Martin (shoulder) will make his rehab debut Friday instead of Thursday due to a stomach bug, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Martin was supposed to make an appearance for Triple-A Worcester on Thursday night, but he came down with a mild illness earlier this week and so the parties involved have opted to give him an extra day of rest and treatment. The veteran reliever still seems poised to return to Boston's bullpen by early next week, possibly Sunday. He's been on the IL since April 13 due to shoulder inflammation.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab appearance coming Thursday Martin (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab appearance with Triple-A Worcester, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Martin, who was placed on the 15-day injured list April 16 with right shoulder inflammation, is expected to require just one rehab appearance before rejoining the big club as soon as this weekend. Prior to landing on the shelf, Martin had posted a 2.57 ERA and 1.29 WHIP while collecting three holds across seven innings.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could come off IL this weekend Martin (shoulder) threw a bullpen before Monday's game against the Orioles and he could be activated off the injured list this weekend, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican...

Impact Martin was placed on the injured list retroactive to April 13 with shoulder inflammation, and it appears the right-hander will come off the IL right around when he's eligible to be a part of the Red Sox bullpen. He'll likely operate in the middle innings once he's with the club.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activity begins next week Boston manager Alex Cora estimated Martin (shoulder) will begin playing catch next week.

Impact Martin, who was placed on the injured list retroactive to April 13, is "trending in the right direction," the manager added. The reliever is eligible to come off the IL on April 28, but Martin may not hit that date.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injured list The Red Sox placed Martin on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to April 13, with right shoulder inflammation.

Impact Martin underwent an MRI before Sunday's game against the Angels and the imaging revealed the inflammation. Jake Faria is replacing the right-hander in the bullpen after having his contract selected from Triple-A Worcester. Martin will be out at least two weeks, but a more realistic timeline should be presented in the coming days.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes MRI on arm Martin underwent an MRI on his right arm and may be placed on the injured list before Sunday's game against the Angels, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Smith reports that Martin's MRI occurred on the biceps and shoulder area. The Red Sox are currently dealing with several injuries to their pitching staff, so even if the imaging comes back clean there's a good chance that the right-hander heads to the injured list.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays top Red Sox 1-0, extend season-opening win streak to 10

The Tampa Bay Rays became the first major league team since the 1987 Milwaukee Brewers to open the season with 10 straight wins, getting a solo homer from Brandon Lowe in the eight...

APRIL 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Logs second hold Martin allowed one hit over a scoreless seventh inning and recorded a hold in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Tigers.

Impact Boston's bullpen leads the majors with 32.2 innings thrown and has held up well. Martin's logged four straight consecutive appearances out of the gate and has two holds. The 36-year-old is part of the setup crew along with Ryan Brasier and John Schreiber.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers acquire INF Zach McKinstry in trade with Cubs

The Detroit Tigers have acquired veteran infielder Zach McKinstry in a trade with the Chicago Cubs

MARCH 27, 2023 • Associated Press

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Rays top Red Sox 1-0, extend season-opening win streak to 10

Tigers acquire INF Zach McKinstry in trade with Cubs