Brett Martin Fantasy Stats

Texas Rangers left-hander Brett Martin (shoulder) is set to have left shoulder surgery this week, according to a source. Martin's timetable for a return is to be determined. The 27-year-old southpaw went on the injured list in September with a left shoulder strain and he obviously didn't improve over the winter. Although we don't have specific timeline for his return, it's likely that he'll miss at least half of the 2023 campaign. Martin pitched in his fourth major-league season with Texas last year and went 1-7 with a 4.14 ERA (3.63 FIP), 1.36 WHIP, career-high three saves and 40 strikeouts in 50 innings over 55 appearances (one start).

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Brett Martin picked up his third save of the season in Monday's 10-8 win over the Athletics. Martin entered to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He got the first two hitters out on a strikeout and a flyout, allowed a single and a walk, and then ended the game with another strikeout. Martin has earned all of his saves in his last three appearances and looks to be the go-to for the Rangers now that Joe Barlow has been demoted from the closer's role. Martin has a 2.89 ERA, a 7.71 K/9 rate, and a 3.21 BB/9 rate over 28 innings pitched. He is worth a roster spot in roto leagues at this time.

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Brett Martin was given the ball in the ninth inning for the second day in a row. Manager Chris Woodward pulled Joe Barlow from the closer role for the team being. Now, it appears Martin is going to get a chance to earn the job. The left-hander secured his second save of the season versus the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. He is posting a 3.00 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 22 strikeouts over 27 innings of work. He is certainly worth a look in fantasy leagues where saves matter.

Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said that both outfielder Joey Gallo and pitcher Brett Martin are feeling good and are essentially asymptomatic of COVID-19. However, neither player has been cleared to return to the field and must return two negative tests in order to do so. It was reported that Gallo tested negative at a private lab in Dallas on Tuesday, but he'll need to do so again to return to summer camp workouts. It sounds as though both players could be good to go soon, though, which is good news for those targeting Gallo as an elite power hitter. Gallo only played in 70 games in 2019 and still managed 22 home runs, 54 runs scored and 49 RBI.

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Brett Martin has tested positive for COVID-19 and has some "mild" symptoms. Martin is a diabetic, so it is a delicate situation, and he's at risk for complications. Heading into the season, Martin was expected to serve in a setup role alongside Rafael Montero and Joely Rodriguez ahead of closer Jose Leclerc, but he could now consider sitting out in 2020 because he's a high-risk individual. The 25-year-old left-hander made his MLB debut in 2019 and had a 4.76 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 62 strikeouts in 51 games (two starts) over 62 1/3 innings. Martin won't carry much fantasy appeal if he decides to play in 2020.

The Texas Rangers placed relief pitcher Kyle Dowdy (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a right elbow impingement and they recalled reliever Brett Martin from Triple-A Nashville. Dowdy won't be missed by many, as the Rule 5 selection posted a dismal 7.25 ERA across 22 1/3 innings with a poor 1.97 WHIP, walking 18 and striking out just 17. Martin will look to work down his ERA after posting an awful 7.20 ERA across 15 innings earlier with the big club.