Scouting Report: Yohander Martinez
Chicago Cubs | SS
Overall
Summary
Yohander Martinez, a right-handed pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, is recovering from his second Tommy John surgery performed last year. In his first bullpen session since the surgery on May 8 at Salt River Fields, Martinez demonstrated encouraging results with fastball velocity in the 96-99 mph range, described as "electric" by manager Torey Lovullo. However, Martinez still has a significant recovery timeline ahead, requiring approximately 15 more bullpen sessions before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment. The Diamondbacks are targeting a return sometime in the final two months of the season.
Strengths
- Fastball velocity returned to 96-99 mph range
- First post-surgery bullpen session described as 'electric' by manager
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