Scouting Report: Chris Roller

Summary

Chris Martin, 39-year-old Rangers right-handed reliever, has been sidelined since April 15 with a right shoulder impingement. After progressing through bullpen sessions and live batting practice, he began a Triple-A rehab assignment in mid-May. However, his first rehab appearance was concerning: he allowed 4 runs on 4 hits in 2/3 innings with 2 home runs, both on his splitter. This continues a troubling trend from his early season performance where opponents hit .667 against his splitter with a 1.000 slugging percentage and zero swings and misses. Last season, his splitter was a plus-3 run value pitch with a 25% put-away rate. Martin expressed being "stumped" by the issues, noting the splitter is "getting whacked" both in the majors and during rehab.