Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Chris Martin, 39-year-old Rangers relief pitcher, has been sidelined since April 15 with a shoulder impingement. In his first Triple-A rehab appearance on May 13, he allowed 4 runs on 4 hits in 2/3 inning, including 2 home runs on his splitter. This continues a troubling trend where his splitter has been heavily exploited by batters (opponents hitting .667 with 1.000 slugging percentage and 0% whiff rate). Martin posted a 7.11 ERA in his first 8 games this season before the injury. Despite feeling physically good, the veteran pitcher is struggling with command and pitch effectiveness.
Strengths
- + Veteran pitcher with experience
- + Physically felt good during rehab appearance
- + Had strong splitter last season with plus-3 run value and 25% PutAway percentage
- + Previously valuable high-leverage reliever when healthy
Weaknesses
- - Shoulder impingement requiring IL placement
- - Splitter being heavily exploited by batters (.667 BA, 1.000 SLG, 0% whiff rate)
- - Poor performance in rehab (4 runs in 2/3 IP with 2 HRs)
- - 7.11 ERA in first 8 games before injury
- - Significant decline from previous season performance
- - Age 39 with injury concerns
- - Pitcher expressed being 'stumped' by performance issues
Injury Status: IL-10
About
Christopher Bec is a catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.
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