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Cubs look to stop 3-game road slide, play the Padres

The Chicago Cubs will attempt to end their three-game road losing streak in a matchup against the San Diego Padres

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Expected to miss eight weeks Martin has been diagnosed with flexor strain in his left elbow and is expected to miss eight weeks, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Martin was placed on the 15-day injured list over the weekend due to left elbow inflammation, but it's since been reported that he'll need more than the minimum to return to full strength. The Cubs are weathering quite the injury storm in the bullpen, as Daniel Palencia (lat), Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) and Hunter Harvey (triceps) are also on the shelf.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Padres try to keep home win streak alive, host the Cubs

The San Diego Padres, on an eight-game home winning streak, host the Chicago Cubs

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Lands on injured list The Cubs placed Martin on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to April 24, due to left elbow inflammation.

Impact Martin has been an effective bullpen piece for Chicago this season with a 2.16 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB over 8.1 innings, but he's now the latest in a long line of Cubs relievers to go down with an injury. The left-hander will be eligible to be reinstated May 9, but it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Imanaga sharp, Hoerner and Suzuki hit HRs as Cubs beat Phillies 7-4 for 7th straight win

Shota Imanaga pitched seven innings of three-hit ball in his fourth consecutive sharp start and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to seven games with a 7-4 win over th...

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Kelly, Rea help lead the Cubs to a 10-4 comeback win over the Phillies

Carson Kelly hit a three-run homer, Colin Rea pitched six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 on Tuesday night

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Phillies bring 1-0 series advantage over Cubs into game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Serving as opener Tuesday Martin will open Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Martin will presumably work the first inning or so before handing the ball to a bulk reliever. Colin Rea appears to be the favorite to follow Martin, considering he last pitched Thursday in Tampa Bay, where he picked up the win after allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out a pair over five innings.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Once Nice Thing from Yesterday: Riley Martin's Big League Debut A great story culminates in a big moment for Riley Martin.

APRIL 7 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Cubs' Cade Horton placed on 15-day IL, set for tests after leaving 2nd start with forearm discomfort

Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton will return to Chicago for more tests on his right arm after being forced to leave his second outing of 2026 in the second inning

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Joins big club The Cubs recalled Martin from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact The left-hander is taking the roster spot of Cade Horton (forearm), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Martin has yet to make his MLB debut but pitched well at Triple-A Iowa last year with a 2.71 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 80:35 K:BB across 63 innings (46 appearances).

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be called up Martin is expected to be called up from Triple-A Iowa to take the roster spot of Cade Horton (forearm), who is set to land on the injured list, Jordan Bastian and Jason Foster of M...

Impact Martin joined the Cubs at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Saturday and was expected to be called up then to replace Horton, who departed Friday's contest with right forearm discomfort, but the game was rained out and Chicago didn't have to make any roster moves. The Cubs get a 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader, though it appears that Martin may get a shot to stick around into next week. The lefty reliever has been in the organization since 2021 but has yet to make his MLB debut. He would likely fill a middle relief role, with one of Ben Brown or Colin Rea expected to move from the bullpen into the rotation with Horton out.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs to call up lefty prospect Martin (source) The Cubs are calling up lefty prospect Riley Martin from Triple-A Iowa, a source told MLB.com on Saturday. The club has not confirmed the mo...

APRIL 4 • MLB.COM

Optioned to minors The Cubs optioned Martin to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

Impact The left-hander was added to Chicago's 40-man roster in November in order to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft, and he gave up two earned runs with two strikeouts across 3.1 innings during spring training. Martin had a 2.71 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 80:35 K:BB over 63 innings at the Triple-A level last season, and he could make his MLB debut at some point this year if he performs similarly.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

These are the Cubs' Rule 5 Draft candidates The Cubs added three prospects to the 40-man roster at the tender deadline last month, shielding infielders Pedro Ramirez (No. 8) and James...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • MLB.COM

Added to 40-man roster The Cubs selected Martin's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Martin, a 27-year-old southpaw, logged a 2.69 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 80:35 K:BB in 63.2 innings across 47 appearances at Triple-A in 2025. In addition to a high strikeout rate (30.7 percent), Martin logged a 52.1 percent groundball rate along with six wins and four saves. He could figure into the big-league bullpen mix early in 2026.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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