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• Braves' J.P. Martinez: Outrighted to Triple-A

  07/10/2024 • By RotoWire

  Martinez cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett. Atlanta pushed Martinez off its 40-man roster Monday in order to clear a spot for Eddie Rosario, and he'll officially remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 28-year-old has slashed .241/.332/.357 with 15 RBI across 257 plate appearances with the Stripers.

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• Braves' J.P. Martinez: Moved off 40-man roster

  07/08/2024 • By RotoWire

  Atlanta designated Martinez for assignment Monday. Martinez is clearing out to make room on the 40-man roster for outfielder Eddie Rosario, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett ahead of Monday's game against Arizona. The 28-year-old Martinez has spent most of the season at Triple-A Gwinnett, where he produced a .695 OPS while stealing 20 bases across 257 plate appearances.

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• Braves' J.P. Martinez: Set to lose 40-man roster spot

  07/08/2024 • By RotoWire

  Atlanta is expected to designate Martinez for assignment Monday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports. Atlanta called Martinez up from Triple-A Gwinnett on May 27, but he logged just 10 plate appearances before heading back to the minors June 17. Despite Atlanta having been hit hard by injuries to outfielders, Martinez has been passed over for a call-up over the past few weeks, making it clear the 28-year-old didn't have much of a future in the organization.

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• Braves' J.P. Martinez: Sent back to minors

  06/17/2024 • By RotoWire

  Atlanta optioned Martinez to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. Even with Atlanta battling multiple injuries in its outfield, Martinez has hardly played, making just one start and receiving only 10 plate appearances during his three weeks in the majors. Forrest Wall was called up from Gwinnett to replace Martinez on the 26-man active roster.

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• Braves' J.P. Martinez: Making first start of season

  06/07/2024 • By RotoWire

  Martinez is batting ninth and playing right field Friday against the Nationals. Martinez will make his first start since being called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on May 27. Jarred Kelenic (wrist) is dealing with a minor injury and Ronald Acuna (knee) is out for the season, so Friday's start might not be a one-off for Martinez.

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