Richie Martin - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut by Texas The Rangers reassigned Martin to minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Martin was attending big-league camp as a non-roster invitee, but after not appearing in the majors since 2022, he was always viewed as a long shot for the Opening Day roster. The 31-year-old infielder is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Round Rock, with whom he slashed .258/.348/.369 with three home runs and 25 stolen bases over 299 plate appearances in 2025.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Opts for free agency Martin elected free agency Wednesday, per Triple-A Norfolk's official site.

Impact Martin was designated for assignment Sept. 1 and played the majority of his season with Norfolk. Across 33 plate appearances with the Orioles, Martin hit .167/.242/.300.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to Triple-A The Orioles optioned Martin to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

Impact With Terrin Vavra (personal) returning from the paternity list Monday, Martin's three-day stint with the big club will come to an end. Martin didn't make an appearance off the bench during the Orioles' series with the Red Sox over the weekend.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles hit 5 homers, outslug Red Sox in wild 15-10 win

Anthony Santander hit one of the Orioles’ five homers and drove in four runs, and Baltimore outslugged the Boston Red Sox 15-10

AUGUST 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to big leagues Martin was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Impact Martin will return to the big leagues after being sent down July 4. The 27-year-old has posted a .167 batting average with two triples, three RBI, four runs and three stolen bases over 30 at-bats in 13 games with the Orioles this year. He will replace Terrin Vavra (personal) on the active roster after Vavra was placed on the paternity list Friday.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

O's beat Rangers 7-6 on a hit batter, 37-44 at midpoint

Jorge Mateo limped to first base when Matt Moore hit him near the left knee with the bases loaded in the 10th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles reached the season’s halfway point b...

JULY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Sent down Monday Martin was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

Impact Martin joined the Orioles' major-league roster June 11 and saw sporadic playing time during his time in the big leagues. He hit just .167 with two triples, four runs, three RBI and three stolen bases and will head back to the minors after Ramon Urias (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches steal as pinch runner Martin posted a stolen base as a pinch runner in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Martin ran for Robinson Chirinos after the latter was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning. The steal was Martin's third in the last four games, but he'll have a tough time to adding to his total if he can't hit his way into more playing time. The 27-year-old is slashing only .179/.233/.321 with three steals, three RBI, four runs scored and a pair of triples through 30 plate appearances. Rougned Odor is likely to get most of the starts at second base, while Jorge Mateo occupies an everyday role in Martin's natural position at shortstop.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to utility role Martin is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Martin went 1-for-13 with an RBI and two stolen bases while starting in four of Baltimore's last five games, but he appears set to move back into a utility role as the Orioles begin a six-game week. Rougned Odor (back) is in the lineup Monday following a five-game absence and should play on an everyday basis at second base, at least against right-handed pitching.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for Odor again Martin will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Martin will crack the lineup for the fourth time in the five games in a row that top second baseman Rougned Odor has now missed on account of a sore back. The Orioles are continuing to view Odor as day-to-day and are optimistic that he'll avoid a trip to the 10-day injured list, so Martin's run of steady at-bats could soon come to an end.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts pair of steals Martin went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Friday's 4-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Martin stole two bases after an RBI single in the second inning, though he wasn't able to come around to score. He snapped an 0-for-12 skid with the single, but he's still not doing much at the plate lately. Martin is slashing .200/.259/.360 with two steals, three RBI, four runs scored and a pair of triples in 27 plate appearances since he was called up June 11.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Voth, bullpen combine on 1-hitter as Orioles beat White Sox

Austin Voth and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, Jorge Mateo had a heated exchange with White Sox starter Michael Kopech after getting nailed by a pitch and the Baltimore O...

JUNE 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Santander, Mountcastle, Odor homer as O's beat Royals 10-7

Anthony Santander, Ryan Mountcastle and Rougned Odor hit solo home runs, leading the Baltimore Orioles over the Kansas City Royals 10-7

JUNE 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Two triples in win Martin went 3-for-5 with two triples, three runs scored and two RBI in a 10-7 win Sunday against Kansas City.

Impact Martin singled and scored in the second, tripled and scored in the sixth and scored following a two-run triple in the seventh. It was the second three-hit game of his big-league career and first since 2019. The 27-year-old started at shortstop after playing second base in his season debut Saturday. With Ramon Urias (oblique) out and Jorge Mateo slumping, Martin could see some regular playing time if he continues to produce at the plate.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nevin's 3-run homer lifts Orioles over Royals 6-4

Tyler Nevin hit a three-run homer, rookie Adley Rutschman had his first three-hit game and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-4

JUNE 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Contract selected by O's Martin's contract was selected from Triple-A Norfolk and he is starting at second base and hitting ninth Saturday against the Royals, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact He is getting the start against lefty Daniel Lynch, but may ride the pine against most righties. Ramon Urias was placed on the injured list with an oblique strain, but Tyler Nevin and Rougned Odor figure to start at third and second base, respectively, against righties. Martin, 27, was hitting .294/.382/.442 with one home run and 17 steals in 41 games at Triple-A.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Martin was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Impact Martin spent most of 2021 injured at Triple-A, but he finished the season in the majors and hit .235/.269/.286 in 37 games. He'll need a strong performance in spring training to have a chance of cracking the Opening Day roster.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles reach 1-year deal with veteran 2B Rougned Odor

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a one-year deal with second baseman Rougned Odor

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Ends year on modest hit streak Martin went 3-for-10 with a run scored and four strikeouts over the last three games of the season.

Impact The shortstop saw fairly regular playing time after Ramon Urias (groin) was shut down for the year. It wasn't a very convincing final audition form Martin, who went 13-for-54 (.241) across his last 22 games of the season while splitting time with Pat Valaika at shortstop. For the season, Martin slashed .235/.269/.286 with one home run, eight RBI, nine runs scored and two doubles through 105 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matz sharp, Jays beat Orioles 6-4 to stay in wild card race

Steven Matz pitched seven solid innings to win his fifth straight decision, Danny Jansen homered and drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays kept their playoff hopes alive b...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Rangers rally past Orioles, 8-5

Adolis García hit a go-ahead two-run double in a five-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers snapped a five-game losing streak with 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Helping to fill in for Urias Martin will start at shortstop and bat seventh Monday against the Phillies, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martin has seen an uptick in playing time of late while Ramon Urias has managed a sore right leg. He'll stick in the lineup for the fourth time in five games.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bogaerts, AL wild card-leading Bosox top O's, 4th win in row

Xander Bogaerts homered and drove in four runs, carrying the AL wild card-leading Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 for their fourth straight win

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Orioles hit two homers off Ray, beat Blue Jays 6-3

Cedric Mullins and Ryan McKenna homered off Robbie Ray and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Blue Jays 6-3 on Friday night to end Toronto’s season-high winning streak at eight

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Hernández sharp as Royals blank Orioles 6-0

Carlos Hernández pitched six impressive innings, and Nicky Lopez and Hunter Dozier homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-0

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

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