The Texas Rangers are continuing to navigate the MLB offseason market, carefully selecting the best players their budget allows. They’ve recently added a veteran right-handed pitcher with World Series experience who spent the 2024 season with the Boston Red Sox.
According to multiple sources, the Rangers have agreed to a one-year deal with Chris Martin, who played for the Red Sox in 2023 and 2024 and for the Dodgers in 2022. A seasoned veteran, Martin made his MLB debut a decade ago.
Martin earned his World Series ring in 2021 with the Atlanta Braves, appearing in 46 regular-season games as a reliever and making five postseason appearances during their championship run. His most recent playoff stint was in 2022 with the Dodgers.
Chris Martin’s most recent season was relatively solid, posting a 3.45 ERA over 45 games as a reliever. While not his career best, it follows an impressive 2023 season with Boston, where he finished with a 1.05 ERA over 51.1 innings pitched in 55 games. Since 2020, Martin has maintained a 2.66 ERA across 225 games, showcasing his reliability.
Not Martin’s First Stint in Texas
This wouldn’t be Martin’s first time with the Rangers. He previously played for Texas in 2018 and 2019. In his first year with the team, he struggled, recording a career-worst 4.56 ERA in 46 games. However, he improved in 2019, posting a 3.08 ERA over 38 games. That season, he allowed eight home runs—still his highest total in that category to date.
Boost for the Rangers’ Bullpen
The idea of bringing Martin, a 10-year MLB veteran, back to the Rangers is to bolster their bullpen and provide guidance to younger players like Kumar Rocker, Luis Curvelo, and Cole Winn. At the same time, he would team up with seasoned veterans like Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom, offering the experience and support needed to help secure wins in the upcoming season.
