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Braves' J.P. Martinez: Outrighted to Triple-A
J.P. 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
Atlanta designated J.P. 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
Atlanta is expected to designate J.P. 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
Atlanta optioned J.P. 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
J.P. 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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Braves' J.P. Martinez: Joins big-league roster
Atlanta recalled J.P. Martinez from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.Martinez will provide additional outfield depth with Ronald Acuna (knee) going down. The 28-year-old has slashed .265/.337/.394 with three homers and 14 stolen bases with Gwinnett this season. He can play all three outfield spots.
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Braves' J.P. Martinez: Making noise at Triple-A
Julio Pablo Martinez is slashing .340/.421/.580 through 13 games for Triple-A Gwinnett with two homers and seven steals in nine attempts.The 28-year-old has also shown improved command of the strike zone with a 5:8 BB:K. Martinez fell short in his bid for a spot on the Opening Day roster, but he looks more than ready to step in should an injury hit the Atlanta outfield.
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Braves' J.P. Martinez: Sent down to minors
Julio Pablo Martinez was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta on Friday.He had a chance to win a backup outfielder job, but that role now figures to fall to Forrest Wall. Martinez was acquired via trade from the Rangers over the offseason and will provide outfield depth at Gwinnett to start the season.
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Braves' J.P. Martinez: Traded to Atlanta
Atlanta acquired Julio Pablo Martinez from the Rangers on Friday in exchange for Tyler Owens.Martinez, 27, got his feet wet in the majors last season, going 9-for-40 at the plate over 17 games. The outfielder sported an impressive .298/.418/.543 batting line with 14 home runs and 38 stolen bases in 2023 at Triple-A Round Rock. The left-handed hitting Martinez is capable of handling all three outfield spots and will compete for a reserve role in Atlanta.
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Rangers' J.P. Martinez: Sent to Triple-A
Julio Pablo Martinez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.Martinez started seven of the Texas Rangers' first nine games after he earned his first career call-up in mid-August, but he's since started just two of the last 16 contests and none of the last nine. His .225/.250/.325 slash line in 44 plate appearances overall didn't make a great case for more playing time, nor did his 2:16 BB:K. Infielder Jonathan Ornelas was recalled to take his place on the roster.