Scouting Report: Chris Owings
Chicago Cubs | 2B
Overall
Summary
Chris Martin, 39-year-old Texas Rangers right-handed reliever, has been sidelined since April 15 with a right shoulder impingement. He posted a 7.11 ERA in his first eight games of 2026 before injury, with significant struggles against his splitter (opponents hit .667 with 1.000 slugging percentage). In his Triple-A rehab appearance on May 13, he allowed 4 runs on 4 hits in 2/3 inning with 2 home runs, both on his splitter. Martin is approaching one month without pitching in the majors. His early-season performance and rehab struggles raise serious questions about age-related decline and whether he can contribute meaningfully upon return.
Strengths
- Physically felt good during rehab appearance
- Cleared multiple hurdles in recovery (bullpen sessions, live batting practice)
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