Chris Martin Fantasy Stats

Texas Rangers right-hander Chris Martin (calf) will try to go through PFPs (pitchers' fielding practice) before Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Martin tried this on August 13 but suffered a setback with his left calf strain and has been on the injured list since July 21. Martin is still likely to need at least a couple rehab appearances before being activated from the IL. When healthy, the 39-year-old is one of the higher leverage bullpen arms for the Rangers and is having a solid season with 36 strikeouts over 34 innings, a 2.36 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and two saves. Martin could be a candidate to close for the Rangers upon his return from the IL.

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin (calf) felt pain in his left calf while throwing a live bullpen on Tuesday and will pause his rehab ramp-up, per Dallas News' Shawn McFarland. Martin, who has been on the injured list since July 20, was progressing through regular bullpen sessions and training, but felt irritation when advancing to more strenuous activities. The 39-year-old was putting together a solid season before his injury, collecting 12 holds with a 2.36 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP, and a 25.7% strikeout rate in 34 1/3 innings pitched. Fantasy managers will have to wait for another update, although Martin was only offering fantasy value in saves-plus-holds leagues, given his role.

Texas Rangers reliever Chris Martin (calf) threw a bullpen session on Aug. 10 and is scheduled to face hitters in batting practice on Tuesday. The 39-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched in the majors since he suffered a left-calf strain in a 2-1 defeat to the Detroit Tigers on July 20. Martin took the loss in that game, but he was one of the Rangers' most reliable relievers before he landed on the shelf. Across 34 1/3 innings, Martin has recorded a 2.36 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP, 36:6 K:BB, 12 holds, and two saves. The playoff-contending Rangers are hoping that he'll rejoin their bullpen later this month.

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin (calf) threw a successful bullpen session on Friday. Martin continues to work his way back from a left calf strain that has sidelined him since late July. Barring any setbacks, Martin is likely to go on a minor league rehab assignment following this bullpen session. Martin holds a 2.36 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and a 36/6 K/BB ratio across 34.1 innings this season. He'll hopefully be able to get back in the mix before the end of August. However, Martin doesn't see a ton of save chances in Texas, so his fantasy value is limited.

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left calf strain, per the team's official communications X account. The 39-year-old left Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers after a disappointing performance. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Martin will miss four-to-six weeks. He has been a consistent arm out of the Rangers' bullpen and a solid fantasy option in saves-plus-holds leagues, racking up two saves and 12 holds with a 2.36 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP, and a 25.7% strikeout rate in 34 1/3 innings pitched. The Rangers have cycled through relievers for save opportunities this season, and Martin has barely been in the rotation, so fantasy managers can still turn to other relievers in their bullpen for fantasy purposes.

Texas Rangers reliever Chris Martin (calf) left early in a 2-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday after suffering a calf strain, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. It truly added injury to insult for Martin, who fell to 1-6 on the season after giving up an earned run on three hits in two-thirds of an inning. Martin's injury forced him to exit in the top of the eighth after allowing a go-ahead RBI single to Matt Vierling. He's likely ticketed for a trip to the 15-day injured list, according to Grant. If Martin does go on the IL, it'll cost Texas a dependable late-game option for at least two weeks. The 39-year-old has pitched to a sterling 2.36 ERA with 36:6 K:BB, 12 holds, and two saves over 34 1/3 innings.

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin was asked to close out the game in the ninth inning during Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lately, Robert Garcia has been the closer in Texas, but it doesn't look like he was available for this game. Instead, Martin was called upon to hold a one-run lead in the final frame. The veteran right-hander tossed a scoreless inning while striking out two batters to earn his second save of the season. Martin now holds a 1.48 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and a 28/3 K/BB ratio across 24.1 innings this season. Martin isn't someone that must be rostered right now, but it looks like he's definitely a trusted option in the ninth inning.

The Texas Rangers announced on Tuesday that they placed right-handed reliever Chris Martin (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 19) with right-shoulder fatigue and recalled right-hander Cole Winn from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Martin has also dealt with a right-elbow injury recently, but it will be his shoulder that sidelines him for the next couple of weeks. The 38-year-old veteran was forced to exit his last outing early on Saturday. It's a tough break for the Rangers bullpen, as Martin has been a key high-leverage reliever in 2025, sporting a 1.83 ERA (1.88 FIP), a 0.91 WHIP, one save, 23 strikeouts and only three walks in 19 2/3 innings out of the bullpen. Until Martin is able to return, the Rangers will be forced to rely on Robert Garcia and Jacob Webb more in setup roles in front of closer Luke Jackson.

Texas Rangers right-handed reliever Chris Martin (elbow) said his MRI results were positive and he will attempt to play catch before the team's game on Wednesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field. Martin was listed on the lineup card for the series finale, but it's unclear if he'll actually be available out of the bullpen after he was forced to leave with a trainer after throwing just one pitch in the ninth inning on Tuesday. The 38-year-old appears to have avoided a major injury and should be considered day-to-day for now. Closer Luke Jackson (hand) took a comebacker off his hand on Monday but also avoided a major injury, so the Rangers dodged two bullets with two of their best high-leverage arms this week. Through 20 relief outings this year for Texas, Martin has been great, posting a 1.93 ERA, a 0.96 WHIP, one save, 23 K's and only three walks in 18 2/3 innings.

Texas Rangers right-handed reliever Chris Martin (elbow) left his outing early on Tuesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies with "elbow tightness," according to manager Bruce Bochy. Martin came in for the save opportunity on Tuesday at Globe Life Field with the Rangers up 4-1 and threw just one pitch, giving up a hit, before departing with an elbow injury. It didn't look good, but we'll know more once the team sends the 38-year-old veteran for additional testing. After Martin left, Shawn Armstrong came in to close things out with three strikeouts in a clean inning of work for his first save of the year. Regular closer Luke Jackson was hit on the hand by a comebacker on Monday night, which is why he was unavailable on Tuesday, but X-rays came back and he's day-to-day. If Martin's injury is serious, expect Armstrong, Jacob Webb and Robert Garcia to see additional late-inning opportunities for Texas.