NICK MARTINEZ NEWS

Declines option for 2023 Martinez has declined his $6.5 million player option with the Padres for 2023, making him a free agent.

Impact Martinez signed with San Diego on a one-year deal in December 2021 and posted a 3.47 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 95:41 K:BB across 106.1 innings. The right-hander opened the campaign in the rotation before he was shifted to the bullpen, and he briefly served as the team's closer until Josh Hader got back on track.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres notes: Deadline nearing for Nick Martinez; bullpen plan; Profar's market; Campusano catching in D.R. Versatile Padres pitcher Nick Martinez must decide whether to opt out of his contract by Thursday afternoon

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres notes: Nick Martinez the glue, Ha-Seong Kim's gesture Nick Martinez continues to serve Padres' bullpen well, whenever he's called; Korean teammates not far from Ha-Seong Kim's mind

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

2022 MLB Playoffs: Padres relievers continue spotless NLDS in Game 3 win

San Diego's bullpen has made itself impossible to ignore in the NLDS, shutting down the Dodgers' bats to put the Padres up 2-1, Rowan Kavner...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Division Series: Padres, Phillies, Guardians win

The MLB Division Series continued Friday with the Guardians, Phillies and Padres earning key wins. Here are the top plays!

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Snell, Grisham lead Padres over Dodgers 2-1 for NLDS lead

Blake Snell pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning and Trent Grisham homered at a festive Petco Park, helping the San Diego Padres top the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 for a 2-1 le...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes loss Thursday Martinez (4-4) was tagged with the loss and a blown save against the Cardinals on Thursday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Martinez was summoned from the bullpen in the seventh inning after St. Louis put two runners on base with one out. The Padres were leading 3-1 at the time, but Martinez walked Tommy Edman and served up a grand slam to Brendan Donovan to give up the lead. It was the third time in his past eight outings that Martinez has given up multiple runs, and the righty reliever has a 7.00 ERA over that stretch. He's no longer in the mix for saves with Josh Hader having rediscovered his form.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Converts save Sunday Martinez pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Nationals.

Impact With Josh Hader temporarily removed from the closer role, the Padres' ninth-inning situation is a committee. Luis Garcia notched the first save Saturday, but he was likely unavailable Sunday after pitching two days in a row. Martinez stepped in and earned his fifth save of the year, though three of those were of the three-inning variety in late June and early July. The 32-year-old has logged 12.2 scoreless innings with a 12:3 K:BB in August. With the Padres firmly in the playoff race, there should be plenty of save chances to go around, so it remains to be seen how many Martinez might get. He's pitched to a 3.10 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 79:34 K:BB across 90 innings in a versatile role this year.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto keeps his number with Padres after negotiation with Nick Martinez Reliever Martinez knew he had to relinquish cherished '22' to 'generational talent'

AUGUST 3, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Returns from paternity leave Martinez was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.

Impact Martinez spent the weekend with his wife and newborn, but he has rejoined the Padres and will be available out of San Diego's bullpen moving forward. He figures to fill a key role in front of new closer Josh Hader.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity leave Martinez was placed on the paternity list Friday.

Impact He may miss the weekend series against the Twins while he attends to the birth of his child. Michel Baez was recalled from Triple-A El Paso to take Martinez's spot in the bullpen.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fourth save Martinez earned the save, allowing an unearned run on a hit while striking out one in the 10th inning of a 6-4 extra-inning win Tuesday in Detroit.

Impact Martinez received the save opportunity because Taylor Rogers blew the save in the ninth and the Padres plated three runs in the top half of the 10th. Martinez allowed a two-out double that scored the automatic runner but ended the game on the very next pitch when Willi Castro flew out to end the game. It was the fourth save of the season for Martinez with the other three coming as three-inning saves. The 31-year-old has done it all for the Padres this season, from starting to closing.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches second hold Martinez earned a hold against the Mets on Friday with a perfect eighth inning of work.

Impact Yu Darvish gave the Padres a standout seven-inning start during which he allowed only one run, and Martinez continued that excellence by retiring all three batters he faced on 12 pitches in the eighth frame. The outing was the fourth straight in which Martinez has worked one inning or fewer after he went at least two frames in each of his first 16 appearances -- most of which came as a starter -- this season. With two holds in his past three relief outings, it appears that the right-hander is moving into more of a high-leverage role in the San Diego bullpen.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Friday Martinez (foot) picked up a hold against Arizona on Friday, allowing one hit in a scoreless inning of work.

Impact Martinez was hit on the right foot by a line drive Tuesday, but there was never any indication that he suffered a serious injury. The right-handed hurler didn't pitch Wednesday or Thursday, but he served as the bridge between Yu Darvish and Taylor Rogers and picked up a hold in the 5-3 victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday. The hold was Martinez's first of the season, and he has also notched three wins and three saves while posting a 3.63 ERA over 74.1 innings. He's made 10 starts and eight relief appearances.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struck by comebacker Martinez was removed from Tuesday's loss to the Rockies after being struck in the right foot by a line drive, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martinez allowed an unearned run on one hit with a strikeout and zero walks over one inning before being struck with the comebacker during the seventh inning. The right-hander should be considered day-to-day since the specifics of the injury remain unclear.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Converts three-inning save Martinez allowed two runs on two hits and two walks with three strikeouts in three innings to earn the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Giants.

Impact Martinez nearly got through the long-relief outing unscathed, but he allowed a two-out, two-run home run to Brandon Belt in the ninth inning. All three of Martinez's saves this year have seen him cover three frames, and they've all come in his last four appearances. He's unlikely to challenge Taylor Rogers' grasp on the closer role for more traditional save opportunities. Martinez has a 3.73 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 65:31 K:BB through 72.1 innings across 16 outings (10 starts), but he'll likely remain in a multi-inning role going forward.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win Sunday Martinez (3-3) earned the win over the Dodgers on Sunday, pitching 2.1 scoreless innings during which he allowed one hit and struck out two batters.

Impact MacKenzie Gore held Los Angeles to one run over 5.2 frames, but he trailed 1-0 upon his exit in the sixth inning. Martinez retired the final batter in that frame and worked through the eighth, keeping the Dodgers off the scoreboard while allowing only two baserunners (on a single and a hit-by-pitch). The Padres finally broke through with four runs in the top of the ninth, handing Martinez his third victory of the campaign. Including Sunday's performance, the right-hander has allowed only one run over his past nine innings, and he has notched two saves and a win in three outings over that span.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: A legit comeback; Manny's hard day; Kim homers, Voit does not; Martinez, again Padres get to Craig Kimbrel, who was throwing for third time in four days; Jurickson Profar throws out another runner

JULY 4, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

San Diego Padres staying competitive with help of six-man rotation

Even without their offensive stars, the San Diego Padres have posted a solid first half on the strength of their pitching, Pedro Moura write...

JULY 2, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Padres Daily: Clevinger's big step; saved by Martinez; the Musgrove talks; Abrams' big little hit Luke Voit won't blame the baseball, but it's the gotta be the baseball; Melvin goes to four shortstops late in game

JUNE 30, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Another three-inning save Martinez picked up the save Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed two hits and one walk without a strikeout over three scoreless innings.

Impact Martinez has earned his first two MLB saves in his last two appearances, both of the three-inning variety. While the right-hander's return stateside hasn't been overly impressive from a statistical standpoint, he can spot start for the club and mop up where necessary. The volume and team context keep him relevant in some deeper formats.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Bottom four step up; Clevinger's hill; Martinez's new dimension Padres' biggest improvement has been seen in the six through nine spots in order; Melvin surprised by Manny

JUNE 23, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Collects three-inning save Martinez gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk over 3.2 innings of relief Wednesday to record his first save of the season in a 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks. He...

Impact The 31-year-old right-hander has been mostly effective for the Padres in a swing-man role this season, and that usage led to a rare three-inning save Wednesday in which he tossed 53 pitches (40 strikes). Martinez will carry a 3.94 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 60:28 K:BB through 64 innings into his next appearance, and with San Diego's rotation healthy at the moment, that appearance will likely come out of the bullpen.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Martinez could help Clevinger, Melvin returns as Friars seek sweep Mike Clevinger is making first start since June 5; Nick Martinez would be pitching on three days rest for the first time if the Padres need...

JUNE 22, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Goes five innings in no-decision Martinez didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 5-4 loss to Colorado, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks with one strikeout in five innings.

Impact Martinez struggled with baserunners all game, putting multiple Rockies on in four of his five frames, but was able to escape with a no-decision as opposing starter German Marquez was equally mediocre. The one strikeout on five swinging strikes was a big disappointment as Martinez had averaged nearly six strikeouts per start over his last six turns. It's unclear if the 31-year-old will get another start soon as San Diego's vaunted rotation is finally fully healthy.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE