Martin joined Atlanta on the trade deadline from Texas Rangers and it proved to be a good decision for both parties. The 33-year-old ended up playing 20 games with the Braves, posting 1-1 record with 4.08 ERA and 22 strikeouts. He also pitched an immaculate inning on September 11 in a game against Philadelphia Phillies.

Unfortunately, Martin couldn’t help Braves in the playoffs as he suffered oblique muscle injury in Game 1 of the National League Division Series and was ruled out for the postseason.

Chris Martin spent the early part of his MLB career with Colorado Rockies and New York Yankees, before departing to Japan to play for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2016. After two successful seasons in Japan, in which he had 1.12 ERA and 91 strikeouts, Martin returned to MLB ahead of 2018 season and signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Rangers.

Martin’s MLB career stats include 2–10 record, 4.51 ERA and 134 strikeouts.

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Atlanta’s move for Martin is a straight-up swap with the NL East leaders sending left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard to the Texas Rangers.

Despite ranking eighth in the Majors with a 4.15 bullpen ERA, it has become clear in recent weeks that the Braves are looking for bullpen help after key arms such as Anthony Swarzak and Luke Jackson have struggled.

Martin should provide just that for the Braves as a powerful right-handed arm that strikes out plenty of batters and allows few walks. Not only has he recorded a quality 3.08 ERA this season, he’s also put up a fantastic 43:4 strikeout to walk ratio in 38 innings of work this season.

The Arlington, Texas native leaves his hometown franchise after joining the Rangers back in 2018. He’s had quite a journeyman career, spending time with the Rockies and Yankees as well as in Japan.

Now, the Braves, who hold a 5.5 game lead over the Washington Nationals in the NL East, will count on Martin to give their bullpen a sorely-needed upgrade. He could even get the opportunity to serve as Atlanta’s closer, making him their most depended-upon bullpen arm.

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Martin joined Atlanta on the trade deadline from Texas Rangers and it proved to be a good decision for both parties. The 33-year-old ended up playing 20 games with the Braves, posting 1-1 record with 4.08 ERA and 22 strikeouts. He also pitched an immaculate inning on September 11 in a game against Philadelphia Phillies.

Unfortunately, Martin couldn’t help Braves in the playoffs as he suffered oblique muscle injury in Game 1 of the National League Division Series and was ruled out for the postseason.

Chris Martin spent the early part of his MLB career with Colorado Rockies and New York Yankees, before departing to Japan to play for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2016. After two successful seasons in Japan, in which he had 1.12 ERA and 91 strikeouts, Martin returned to MLB ahead of 2018 season and signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Rangers.

Martin’s MLB career stats include 2–10 record, 4.51 ERA and 134 strikeouts.

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Atlanta’s move for Martin is a straight-up swap with the NL East leaders sending left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard to the Texas Rangers.

Despite ranking eighth in the Majors with a 4.15 bullpen ERA, it has become clear in recent weeks that the Braves are looking for bullpen help after key arms such as Anthony Swarzak and Luke Jackson have struggled.

Martin should provide just that for the Braves as a powerful right-handed arm that strikes out plenty of batters and allows few walks. Not only has he recorded a quality 3.08 ERA this season, he’s also put up a fantastic 43:4 strikeout to walk ratio in 38 innings of work this season.

The Arlington, Texas native leaves his hometown franchise after joining the Rangers back in 2018. He’s had quite a journeyman career, spending time with the Rockies and Yankees as well as in Japan.

Now, the Braves, who hold a 5.5 game lead over the Washington Nationals in the NL East, will count on Martin to give their bullpen a sorely-needed upgrade. He could even get the opportunity to serve as Atlanta’s closer, making him their most depended-upon bullpen arm.

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