JUSTIN MARTINEZ #63 - PITCHER - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
1-2  W-L  •
1.24  WHIP  •
4.11  ERA 
#63 - PITCHER - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
1-2 W-L
1.24 WHIP
4.11 ERA
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Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez to undergo Tommy John surgery Justin Martinez will miss the remainder of the season and a large chunk — if not all — of next year.
JUNE 13, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Lovullo says closer Martinez (UCL sprain) will be out 12 to 13 months D-backs closer Justin Martinez could miss 12 to 13 months with a right UCL sprain, manager Torey Lovullo told MLB Network Radio on Friday. "...
JUNE 13, 2025 • MLB.COM
Will undergo TJ surgery Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Martinez (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery, Aaron Hughes of SI.com reports.
Impact Martinez was already ruled out for the rest of the 2025 season due to a UCL sprain in the right elbow. After multiple consults, the 23-year-old will undergo Tommy John surgery for a second time after going through with the procedure in 2021. Given the timeline for recovery, Martinez will miss a significant portion of the 2026 season. Shelby Miller is the next man up to take on closing duties for Arizona in Martinez's absence.
JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Will undergo TJ surgery Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Martinez (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery, Aaron Hughes of SI.com reports.
Impact Martinez was already ruled out for the rest of the 2025 season due to a UCL sprain in the right elbow. After multiple consults, the 23-year-old will undergo Tommy John surgery for a second time after going through with the procedure in 2021. Given the timeline for recovery, Martinez will miss most, if not all, of 2026. Shelby Miller is the next man up to take on closing duties for Arizona in Martinez's absence.
JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Out for season Manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Martinez (elbow) is expected to be sidelined for at least 12-to-13 months, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.
Impact The right-hander is still headed for a second opinion on the UCL sprain that sent him to the injured list earlier this week, but the initial diagnosis is apparently severe enough to safely rule him out for the next year. Martinez's absence could extend through the entirety of the 2026 campaign if traditional Tommy John surgery is necessary. Shelby picked up his seventh save of the season Wednesday, and it appears he'll get first crack as Arizona's closer.
JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks take on the Padres in first of 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres to begin a three-game series
JUNE 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks try to keep home win streak going, host the Mariners

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Seattle Mariners aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak
JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press
Inside Diamondbacks RP Kevin Ginkel's head with Justin Martinez injury, return from minors Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel explains what things are like coming back from the minors, and with Justin Martinez's injur...
JUNE 11, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM
D-backs' pitching woes continue as Martinez seeks second opinion on TJ surgery PHOENIX -- Just days after learning that their ace, Corbin Burns, would have to undergo Tommy John surgery that will keep him out for the re...
JUNE 11, 2025 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks place reliever Martinez on injured list with sprained pitching elbow

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Justin Martinez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow
JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press
Out with UCL sprain The Diamondbacks placed Martinez on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a sprained UCL in his right elbow.
Impact The right-hander experienced tightness in the elbow during the ninth inning of Monday's contest, and a UCL sprain is an ominous initial diagnosis. The severity of the issue isn't yet known, but even a lesser sprain could require a lengthy absence, with Tommy John surgery likely being the worst-case scenario. Shelby Miller is likely to be the next man up as Arizona's closer.
JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martinez injures right elbow in 9th inning against Mariners Martinez felt tightness in his right elbow in the ninth inning vs. the Seattle Mariners and came out of the game with the injury.
JUNE 10, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM
MRI coming Martinez (elbow) will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of an injury that forced him to leave Monday's game, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact Martinez felt what he described as tightness in his right elbow during the ninth inning and waved for the trainers to come out. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo would not speculate on the extent of the injury, but he said his level of concern was "very high" following the game.
JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
D-back Lose Justin Martinez, Christian Montes De Oca in One Night PHOENIX -- The injuries continue to compound for a snakebitten Arizona Diamondbacks club. In the midst of a thrilling walk-off win over the...
JUNE 10, 2025 • SI.COM
Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez exits with apparent injury in 9th inning against Mariners PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez exited in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Monday night with an...
JUNE 10, 2025 • THESTAR.COM
Martinez, Montes De Oca both to get MRI on elbow PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks got a win Monday night, beating the Mariners, 8-4, in dramatic fashion, but the celebration was muted by an inju...
JUNE 10, 2025 • MLB.COM

Naylor hits grand slam in 11th and Diamondbacks recover to beat Mariners 8-4

Josh Naylor hit a game-ending grand slam in the 11th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 after losing closer Justin Martinez with two outs in the nint...
JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez exits with elbow tightness in 9th inning against Mariners

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez has exited in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners because of tightness in his pitching elbow
JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press
Exits with trainer Martinez left Monday's game against the Mariners with an undisclosed injury, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.
Impact Martinez was one out away from recording his sixth save of the season, but he made a motion for the trainer after throwing a 97 mph sinker to Donovan Solano. Martinez is presumably headed for further evaluation to determine the severity of his injury. Jeff Brigham was deployed in Martinez's stead.
JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with trainer Martinez left Monday's game against the Mariners with an undisclosed injury, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.
Impact Martinez was one out away from recording his sixth save of the season, but he made a motion for the trainer after throwing a 97 mile-per-hour sinker to Donovan Solano. Martinez is presumably headed for further evaluation to determine the severity of his injury.
JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles with control in save Martinez registered the save in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Atlanta, allowing one run on no hits and four walks with four strikeouts in 1.2 innings.
Impact It was certainly a shaky outing by Martinez despite allowing no hits, as he gave up a season-high four walks while throwing just 17 of his 37 pitches for strikes. It was encouraging to see manager Torey Lovullo trust Martinez to record five outs for his fifth save of the year, but the hard-throwing right-hander seems unlikely to be available for Thursday's series finale against Atlanta after tossing so many pitches Wednesday. Despite owning a 5.79 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 9:5 K:BB over 4.2 innings since coming off the injured list, Martinez still appears to be the favorite for saves in Arizona's bullpen.
JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles with control in save Martinez registered the save in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Atlanta, allowing one run on no hits and four walks with four strikeouts in 1.2 innings.
Impact It was certainly a shaky outing by Martinez despite allowing no hits, as he gave up a season-high four walks while throwing just 17 of his 37 pitches for strikes. It was encouraging to see manager Torey Lovullo trust Martinez to record five outs for his fifth save of the year, but the hard-throwing right-hander seems unlikely to be available for Thursday's series finale against Atlanta after tossing so many pitches. Despite owning a 5.79 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 9:5 K:BB over 4.2 innings since coming off the injured list, Martinez still appears to be the favorite for saves in Arizona's bullpen.
JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Merrill Kelly outduels Chris Sale and Diamondbacks hold off Braves 2-1

Merrill Kelly allowed one hit in seven dominant innings, outpitching eight-time All-Star Chris Sale, and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off the scuffling Atlanta Braves 2-1 for thei...
JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press
Secures first save since return Martinez struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Nationals.
Impact Martinez has been eased back into closing duties since returning from a shoulder injury that cost him most of May. This was his third appearance since coming off the injured list, and he closed the game out after picking up a hold in his last outing Monday versus the Pirates. Martinez is up to four saves, four holds and a blown save over 15 appearances this season. He's also pitched to a 3.46 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB across 13 innings. Late-inning duties could continue to be split between Martinez and Shelby Miller in the short term, but the closing job should eventually tilt in Martinez's favor as long as he performs well.
JUNE 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Secures first save since return Martinez struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Nationals.
Impact Martinez had been eased back into closing duties since returning from a shoulder injury that cost him most of May. This was his third appearance since coming off the injured list, and he closed the game out after picking up a hold in his last outing Monday versus the Pirates. Martinez is up to four saves, four holds and a blown save over 15 appearances this season. He's also pitched to a 3.46 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB across 13 innings. Late-inning duties could continue to be split between Martinez and Shelby Miller in the short term, but the closing job should eventually tilt in Martinez's favor as long as he performs well.
JUNE 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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