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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Justin Martinez, 24-year-old Arizona Diamondbacks closer, underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2025 after suffering an elbow injury. He has recently begun his recovery with his first bullpen session in May 2026, where he demonstrated encouraging velocity (96-99 mph fastball). Manager Torey Lovullo described the session as "electric." Martinez requires 15 total bullpen sessions before progressing to a minor-league rehab assignment, with a potential return targeted for late August 2026. Prior to injury, Martinez saved 13 games in 2024-25 with a 2.76 ERA and triple-digit fastball velocity.
Strengths
- + Velocity maintained at 96-99 mph on first bullpen post-surgery
- + Manager described performance as 'electric'
- + Young age (24) suggests good recovery potential
- + Established closer with 13 saves and 2.76 ERA pre-injury
- + Triple-digit fastball and nasty secondary arsenal (splitter/slider)
- + Early positive sign for long-term recovery trajectory
Weaknesses
- - Second Tommy John surgery (previous internal brace procedure)
- - Lengthy recovery timeline - targeting late August 2026 return
- - Still requires 15 bullpen sessions before minor-league rehab
- - Missed entire 2025 season post-June injury
- - Long road ahead with multiple progression steps needed
Injury Status: IL-60
About
Bryan Martinez is a third baseman for the Los Angeles Angels.
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