ARLINGTON, Texas — Veteran reliever Chris Martin signed a one-year contract together with his hometown Texas Rangers on Monday night time, returning to a workforce he pitched for in 2018 and 2019.
Martin went 3-1 with a 3.45 ERA in 45 aid appearances for Boston final season, when he struck out 50 batters in 44 1/3 innings and his three walks had been the fewest by certified main league relievers. The suitable-hander had a 2.16 ERA in 100 video games for the Crimson Sox the previous two years.
The 38-year-old Martin has a 16-18 profession file with a 3.38 ERA and 14 saves in 369 video games — all in aid. His profession started with Colorado in 2014, and he pitched for the New York Yankees in 2015 earlier than going to Japan prematurely of his first stint with the Rangers.
Texas traded Martin in 2019 to Atlanta. He was with the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022 earlier than going to the Crimson Sox in free company.
Proper-hander Matt Festa was designated for task to make room on the Rangers’ massive league roster.
Earlier within the day, Texas traded right-hander Owen White to Cincinnati for money.
