Rodolfo Martinez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates | FOX Sports

Cut loose by Orioles Martinez (undisclosed) was released by Baltimore on Sept. 4.

Impact Martinez appeared in 16 games at Triple-A Norfolk this season, recording a 4.96 ERA and 1.99 WHIP with 21 strikeouts across 16.1 innings. He missed a good chunk of the season while on the mend from an undisclosed injury and hadn't yet returned from a rehab assignment before being handed his release.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In camp with Baltimore The Orioles signed Martinez to a minor-league contract Nov. 1 that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Martinez, 30, has yet to pitch in the majors and spent the 2024 season in the Mexican League, where he held a 5.79 ERA and 15:9 K:BB over 18.2 innings. The righty reliever told Jake Rill of MLB.com that his fastball typically sits in the 100 to 102 mph range and he once hit 104 mph while pitching in Japan, so he could turn some heads this spring. In all likelihood, however, Martinez will open the season at Triple-A Norfolk.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE