Impact Martini was designated for assignment by the Rockies and elected free agency Monday. He's landed a new opportunity and could eventually find his way to the big-league club as a depth option in the outfield.
JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE
NICK MARTINI
1 HR •
4 RBI •
.225 AVG
1 HR
4 RBI
.225 AVG
Joins A's Martini joined the A's on a minor-league contract Thursday.
Reporting to Triple-A Martini was sent outright to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, per MiLB's transactions log.
Impact Martini lost his spot on the 40-man roster Friday. He'll report to Triple-A after struggling through a 9-for-44 clip at the plate over 19 matchups with the Rockies in May.
JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE
Becomes free agent Martini elected free agency Monday, per MiLB's transactions log.
Impact Martini lost his spot on the 40-man roster Friday. Rather than choosing to accept an assignment in the minor leagues, he's decided to test free agency after struggling through a 9-for-44 clip at the plate over 19 matchups with the Rockies in May.
JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE
Thairo Estrada activated from 60-day IL to make Rockies debut
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Rockies reinstate Thairo Estrada, designate Nick Martini for assignment The Rockies’ revolving door keeps on turning.
MAY 30 • DENVERPOST.COM
DFA'd by Colorado The Rockies designated Martini for assignment Friday.
Impact Martini was a lineup regular against right-handed pitching through the first two months of the season, but he failed to take advantage of the playing time with a .225/.288/.294 slash line in 111 plate appearances. Sam Hilliard was selected to the major-league roster in a corresponding move.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Pops first homer Martini went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Phillies.
Impact Martini continues to serve as Colorado's primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching, though he does lose an additional couple of starts when Hunter Goodman gets rest behind the plate. Martini has maintained a decent .250 batting average, but he has only one home run with four RBI and nine runs scored across 97 plate appearances.
MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Pops first homer Martini went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored Wednesday against the Phillies.
Impact Martini continues to serve as Colorado's primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching, though he cedes occasional starts there when Hunter Goodman gets an off day from catching duties. Martini has maintained a decent .250 batting average, but he has only one home run with four RBI and nine runs scored across 97 plate appearances.
MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Realmuto, Turner, Harper homer to help the Phillies beat the Rockies 9-5 for 6th straight win
JMAY 22 • Associated Press
Not starting Friday Martini isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Martini will step out of the starting nine Friday after going 6-for-21 with an RBI and a run scored in 10 games since the start of May. Hunter Goodman will fill in as Colorado's DH while Jacob Stallings starts behind the plate.
MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Langford homer ends no-hit bid and gives Rangers 2-1 win over Colorado after Rockies fired manager
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Not starting Sunday Martini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Impact Martini started the first two games of the series and went 2-for-3 with a double in Saturday's contest, but he'll head to the bench for the finale. Hunter Goodman will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Jacob Stallings receives a start behind the plate.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Resting in Game 2 Martini isn't in the lineup for the final game of Thursday's doubleheader against Detroit.
Impact Martini went 1-for-2 and scored a run before being lifted for a pinch hitter during a blowout loss in Game 1, and he'll stay put in the Rockies' dugout to begin Game 2. His absence will move Hunter Goodman into the DH spot while Jacob Stallings starts behind the plate and bats ninth.
MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Back on bench versus righty Martini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact The lefty-hitting Martini had started at designated hitter in each of the Rockies' last three games against right-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Sunday while the Giants send righty Logan Webb to the bump. Hunter Goodman will get a day off from catching duties, but the Rockies will keep his bat in the lineup by using him at DH while sending Martini to the bench.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat vs. lefty Martini is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Impact With southpaw Chris Sale on the mound for the series finale, the left-handed-hitting Martini will retreat to the bench. Martini owns a weak .599 OPS over 65 plate appearances on the season, and his lack of production has resulted in him falling into a part-time role of late, even against right-handed pitching.
APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE
On bench vs. righty Martini is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Martini was on the bench for three of the past four games. with all three absences coming while the Rockies went up against left-handed pitching. Right-hander Bryce Elder is on the mound for Atlanta on Monday, but Martini will still find himself out of the starting nine. Even though the recent demotion of Zac Veen to Triple-A Albuquerque has eased the logjam in the corner outfield, Martini still looks like he may have to settle for a part-time role while he's supplied a meager .606 OPS so far this season.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Sunday vs. southpaw Martini is not in the Rockies' starting lineup against the Reds on Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Impact Southpaw Nick Lodolo will take to the hill for the Reds on Sunday, so the lefty-hitting Martini will begin the contest in the dugout while Sean Bouchard starts in right field and bats sixth. Martini is in the midst of a mini-slump, having gone 0-for-14 with one run scored and one RBI over his last six games.
APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE
Out versus left-hander Martini is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Reds.
Impact It's southpaw Andrew Abbott on the bump for the Reds, so the left-handed-hitting Martini will begin the festivities on the bench. Jordan Beck and Mickey Moniak will handle corner outfield duties for the Rockies.
APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against lefty Martini is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Royals.
Impact Martini should have a clearer path to playing time against right-handed pitching after the Rockies demoted fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder Zac Veen on Wednesday, but Martini will still sit regularly against left-handers. With southpaw Cole Ragans on the hill for the Royals in the first game of the day, Martini will cede his spot in the Colorado outfield to Jordan Beck.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
Senzatela gets first win since 2022, Rockies beat Nats, 3-1
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Breather in Game 2 Martini is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader with the Nationals.
Impact Martini will head to the bench after he went 0-for-4 in the team's 3-2 matinee loss. Jordan Beck will replace him in left field and bat sixth in the nightcap versus Washington.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Irvin strikes out 9, Nationals beat Rockies 3-2
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Sitting vs. lefty Martini is not in the Rockies' starting lineup against the Nationals on Saturday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.
Impact Martini has seen more playing time recently due to Brenton Doyle (quadriceps, bereavement) being sidelined, with the former going 5-for-10 with two walks and three runs scored over his last three outings. With southpaw MacKenzie Gore on the hill for the Nationals, Martini will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout while Mickey Moniak, Jordan Beck and Sean Bouchard man the outfield.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Benefitting from Doyle's absence Martini went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored Monday against the Dodgers.
Impact Martini's playing time has fluctuated early this season, but he looked to be the odd man out after Zac Veen was promoted. However, Martini has started three of four games since Brenton Doyle (quadriceps) has been sidelined, with the only game he sat coming against a lefty. Doyle tried to run sprints before Monday's game but felt discomfort, suggesting a stint on the injured list could be on the way. That move would likely solidify at-bats for Martini, who has gone 3-for-12 since being in the lineup more consistently.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Losing work to Veen Martini is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Impact As per usual, the lefty-hitting Martini is on the bench while the opposition sends a lefty (Tyler Alexander) to the hill. However, with the arrival of prospect Zac Veen from Triple-A Albuquerque, Martini's opportunities against right-handed pitching could start to become more limited as well. Veen drew the start in right field over Martini in the Rockies' 7-1 loss Tuesday, when the Brewers started right-hander Freddy Peralta.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
