MARCH 31 • SI.COM
DAVIS MARTIN
2-7 W-L •
1.23 WHIP •
3.79 ERA
2-7 W-L
1.23 WHIP
3.79 ERA
White Sox Starting Pitchers Join MLB History With Strong First Series Sean Burke, Jonathan Cannon and Davis Martin combined for 17 innings and zero earned runs in the White Sox first series of the 2025 season.
Quality start in no-decision Martin took a no-decision Sunday against the Angels. He struck out two over six innings while allowing two unearned runs on four hits and two walks.
Impact The Chicago right-hander scattered four hits -- three singles and a double -- in this solid outing, notching his fifth career quality start out of 20 total games started. Despite generating just two punchouts, Martin was sharp and kept the Angels lineup in check with a 55.6 percent groundball rate. The 28-year-old should continue to be a mainstay in the White Sox rotation with performances like this one. Martin currently lines up to make his next start at Detroit next weekend.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Kyren Paris hits solo home run after long weather delay to lift Angels over White Sox 3-2
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White Sox and Angels square off with series tied 1-1
The Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Angels play on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1MARCH 30 • Associated Press
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Expected to start Opening Day Martin is expected to be named the White Sox Opening Day starter, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Impact Martin has already been named to the rotation, though he's also likely to get the ball March 27 against the Angels. He's enjoyed a sharp start to spring training, maintaining a 5:0 K:BB across four scoreless innings while allowing just one baserunner.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Fired-up Martin perfect vs. tough Dodgers lineup GLENDALE, Ariz. – For his second Cactus League start, White Sox right-hander Davis Martin threw two perfect innings against the Dodgers Sund...
MARCH 2 • MLB.COM
Will be part of rotation White Sox manager Will Venable said Wednesday that Martin will open the season in the rotation, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Impact Martin Perez and Jonathan Cannon will join Martin in the rotation, while the final two spots are still up for grabs. Martin made 10 starts and one relief appearance with the big club last season, posting a 4.32 ERA and 47:23 K:BB across 50 innings. He will be nearly two full years removed from Tommy John surgery on Opening Day and flashed more swing-and-miss ability in the minors prior to the operation, but Martin's team context limits his fantasy appeal to deep leagues.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Awful 2024 'ancient history' in locker room, White Sox' Davis Martin says White Sox pitcher Davis Martin throws against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Aug. 20, 2024.
FEBRUARY 21 • SUNTIMES.COM
'You better bring it': Martin ready to compete for Opening Day job GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Who will be the White Sox Opening Day starter on March 27 when the Angels visit Rate Field? That topic is being discussed...
FEBRUARY 13 • MLB.COM
Struggles with control Wednesday Martin allowed two runs on three hits and five walks while striking out four batters over 3.2 innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Wednesday.
Impact Martin walked three batters in the first inning but escaped without allowing run. His lack of control caught up with him in the fourth, however, as he allowed a two-out walk followed by a hit-by-pitch and an infield single to load the bases and forces his exit. Martin was then charged with two runs when Mike Soroka came on in relief and allowed a two-run single to Taylor Ward. It was the second time in his past three starts that Martin has been unable to complete four frames, and he's given up 10 runs across 11.2 innings during that stretch.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
No run support in loss Martin (0-5) took the loss Tuesday against the Angels, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings.
Impact Martin retired the first six batters he faced but was tagged for a run in each of the next three innings and allowed multiple base hits as well. His seven hits allowed tied a season-worst and he's now allowed at least three runs in three of his past four starts. Martin owns a 4.27 ERA< 1.40 WHIP and 43:18 K:BB in 46.1 innings and lines up for a rematch against the Angels next week.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Falls to 0-4 Martin (0-4) took the loss Wednesday against the Guardians, allowing five runs on six hits and a walk over three innings. He struck out four.
Impact Martin gave up a pair of runs in the first inning before the Guardians put up a three-spot in the third. While the 27-year-old Martin has yet to earn a win this year, he'd been pitching well prior to Wednesday, posting a 3.12 ERA in his previous five outings (26 innings). His ERA now sits at 4.14 on the season with a 1.35 WHIP and 39:16 K:BB across 41.1 innings. Martin's currently lined up for a road matchup with the Angels next week in his next start.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tosses six frames Martin yielded a run on three hits and a walk over six innings in a no-decision Friday. He struck out three during the loss to Boston.
Impact Martin made his eighth appearance of the year for the White Sox and delivered his second quality start. He forced 11 whiffs, including four each via his cutter and slider. He didn't face much trouble outside of the fourth inning when the Red Sox scored a run after he plunked two straight batters to open the frame. Martin lowered his ERA to 3.29 with a 35:15 K:BB over 38.1 innings. He's currently projected to face the Guardians at home next week.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Falters early in defeat Martin (0-3) took the loss against the Mets on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six batters over five innings.
Impact Martin had a rough first inning, giving up two homers resulting in three runs. He settled down after that and yielded just one more run over the remainder of his outing, but Chicago's offense never put him in position to be taken off the hook. Martin racked up an impressive 19 swinging strikes and set a season high with six punchouts. He's yet to win a game this season but has been a serviceable starting option for the White Sox, posting a 3.62 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 32:14 K:BB over 32.1 innings.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Falters early in defeat Martin (0-3) took the loss against the Mets on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six batters over five innings.
Impact Martin had a rough first inning, giving up two homers resulting in three runs. He settled down after that and yielded just one more run over the remainder of his outing, but Chicago's offense never put him in position to be taken off the hook. Despite Martin's struggles, he did rack up an impressive 19 swinging strikes and set a season high with six punchouts. He's yet to win a game this season but has been a serviceable starting option for the White Sox, posting a 3.62 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 32:14 K:BB over 32.1 innings.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tames Tigers in no-decision Martin allowed one run on seven hits and one walk while striking out four batters over five innings in a no-decision against Detroit on Monday.
Impact Martin held Detroit scoreless until the fifth inning, when the Tigers pushed across a run on a trio of singles. That was the final frame for the right-hander, and he was in line for the victory until Chicago's bullpen collapsed in the seventh. Martin continued a solid stretch of starts -- over his past four outings, he's given up just four earned runs while posting an 18:7 K:BB over 20 innings. He's tentatively lined up to face the Mets at home in his next start.
AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers loss to Giants Martin (0-2) took the loss to the Giants on Tuesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out five in 4.1 innings.
Impact Martin started out hot by striking out the side in the first inning, but walks would come back to hurt him in the third and fifth innings, leading to runs for the Giants in those frames. Martin's issued multiple walks in four-of-five outings this season but he's showcasing good swing-and-miss stuff, striking out five batters in three of his four starts in August. The 27-year-old has held his own after missing all of last year due to Tommy John surgery, posting a 3.22 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 22:12 K:BB in 22.1 innings. He lines up to face the Tigers at home to begin next week.
AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Takes no-decision versus Yankees Martin allowed a run on four hits and three walks while striking out five over 5.2 innings to take a no-decision versus the Yankees on Wednesday.
Impact Martin got his one misstep out of the way early, allowing a solo home run to the red-hot Juan Soto in the first inning. Martin exited with the lead, but the White Sox's bullpen imploded in the seventh and eighth innings. Through four outings (three starts), Martin has pitched to a 3.00 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 17:10 K:BB across 18 innings. That walk rate is likely to remain a concern, and pitching for the White Sox won't put him in line for many wins. He's tentatively projected for a road start in San Francisco his next time out.
AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Six shutout innings Martin came away with a no-decision Wednesday against the Athletics, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out four in six scoreless innings.
Impact Martin cruised through six innings on just 82 pitches, even bringing a no-hitter into the fifth inning before an Abraham Toro single broke up the bid. Martin exited the game leading 2-0 and in line for the win, but Touki Toussaint promptly gave up three runs in the seventh, resulting in a no-decision for Martin. The 27-year-old Martin has taken over Erick Fedde's rotation spot since the trade deadline and will continue to make starts for the White Sox, especially with Drew Thorpe (flexor) out for the foreseeable future. Martin owns a 3.65 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB across 12.1 innings (two starts) this season. His next start is scheduled to come next week against the Yankees.
AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
'He's a competitor': Martin records scoreless outing in series finale OAKLAND -- Few teams understand what the White Sox are going through in 2024 better than the A's, who have gradually taken a step forward th...
AUGUST 8, 2024 • MLB.COM
Clobbered in loss Martin (0-1) took the loss Friday against the Twins, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out five.
Impact The Chicago right-hander was unable to prevent the White Sox's 18th consecutive loss, as he stumbled out the gate by allowing a 409-foot, two-run homer to Royce Lewis in the first inning. Lewis had Martin's number in this outing, as the Minnesota slugger later laced a two-run double in the third. Despite the rough 75-pitch performance, Martin should remain the White Sox rotation as Drew Thorpe (right flexor strain) was placed on the injured list Friday. He lines up to make his next start against the Athletics in Oakland next week.
AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sliding into rotation Martin will move into the White Sox' rotation following the trade of Erick Fedde, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Impact Martin made a 2.2-inning relief appearance Saturday versus the Mariners in what was his first outing at the big-league level since he had Tommy John surgery in May of 2023. He was a starter prior to the operation and in seven rehab appearances this year, with his longest outing at Triple-A Charlotte being four innings and 64 pitches. The White Sox will be careful with Martin's workload down the stretch, but he will be auditioning for a spot in the 2025 rotation.
JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by White Sox The White Sox recalled Martin from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.
Impact Southpaw Sammy Peralta was optioned to Charlotte. Martin started the season on the 60-day injured list as he worked his way back from May 2023 Tommy John surgery. Martin threw four scoreless innings in his last rehab start July 20, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out four. Martin will likely work out the White Sox's bullpen as he eases back into major-league action, though he could fill in as a spot starter in the second half of the regular season.
JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by White Sox The White Sox recalled Martin from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.
Impact To make room on the 26-man roster, the White Sox optioned southpaw Sammy Peralta to Charlotte. Martin started the season on the 60-day injured list as he worked his way back from Tommy John surgery from May of 2023. Martin threw four scoreless innings in his last rehab start July 20, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out four. Martin will likely work out the White Sox's bullpen as he eases back into major-league action, though he could fill in as a spot starter in the second half of the regular season.
JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
