Red Sox's Chris Martin: Works ninth to collect win Tuesday
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Martin (3-1) picked up the win Tuesday, walking one and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning during Boston's 6-5 extra-inning victory over Toronto.
The veteran righty worked the bottom of the ninth in a tie game on the road, so he wasn't being held back for a potential save chance -- Chase Shugart wound up recording the save instead, the first for a Red Sox reliever since Kenley Jansen (shoulder) was shut down. Martin still appears to be the top choice for high-leverage spots, but he's had a bumpy September, posting a 7.71 ERA and 1.57 WHIP through seven innings with an 8:1 K:BB.
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Red Sox's Chris Martin: In mix for saves
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Sunday that he will "mix and match" at closer with Martin and Justin Slaten following the injury to Kenley Jansen (shoulder), Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Martin stepped into the closer role for the Red Sox late last season after Jansen's campaign ended prematurely and will now be in the mix for saves again for the final week of this year. The veteran reliever has put up a 3.48 ERA and superb 48:2 K:BB over 41.1 innings out of Boston's bullpen this season.
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Red Sox's Chris Martin: Moves past illness
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Martin (illness) made relief appearances Wednesday against the Orioles and Thursday against the Yankees, tossing a pair of scoreless innings and striking out three batters while giving up one hit and no walks.
Martin appeared out of the bullpen just once in the first week of September before manager Alex Cora disclosed last Sunday that the reliever was battling an illness. Cora's decision to use Martin on consecutive days would seem to imply that the right-hander is now feeling back to full strength after the bout with the ailment.
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Red Sox's Chris Martin: Unavailable due to illness
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Martin was unavailable Sunday against the White Sox since the reliever was feeling under the weather, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
It's unclear when the ailment first surfaced for Martin, but he hasn't pitched since he gave up four runs to the Mets on Wednesday. The 38-year-old should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener against the Orioles.
Martin allowed four runs on four hits while striking out two over one inning in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Mets.
Martin, who entered with the Red Sox down by a run heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, let the game get away quickly. He allowed hits to the first three batters faced, which produced a pair of runs, before Pete Alonso finished it off with a two-run home run. Three of the four hits allowed had an exit velocity of at least 105.5 mph. The eighth inning was a microcosm of Boston's recent slide, during which it has lost 10 of 13 games.
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Red Sox's Chris Martin: Picks up second save
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Martin earned the save in Friday's 7-5 extra-inning win over the Tigers, allowing one unearned run while logging a strikeout in the 10th.
After Kenley Jansen blew a save in the ninth inning, the Red Sox responded with three runs in the top of the 10th, setting up Martin for the save chance. The right-hander would allow the free runner to score, but Martin would hold the Tigers there, earning his second save on the campaign. The 38-year-old Martin sports a 2.72 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 41:2 K:BB across 36.1 innings while working primarily in a setup role this season.
Martin earned the save in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Houston, working around a hit in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one.
With Kenley Jansen having pitched back-to-back days, the Red Sox turned to Martin on Wednesday to protect a three-run lead in the ninth. The right-hander would work around a two-out single to record his first save of the season. Overall, Martin sports a 2.94 ERA this year with a 1.07 WHIP and 39:2 K:BB across 33.2 innings. He's logged 12 holds while working in a setup role ahead of Jansen.
The Red Sox reinstated Martin (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
The right-hander looked good during his bullpen sessions over the past week and will rejoin the Red Sox without a minor-league rehab assignment. Martin has a 3.42 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 29:2 K:BB across 26.1 innings this season and should return to a setup role now that he's healthy.
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Red Sox's Chris Martin: Throws bullpen Saturday
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Martin (elbow) threw 35 pitches in the bullpen Saturday, Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Martin is tentatively scheduled for a rehab game Wednesday and could rejoin the Red Sox next weekend. The right-hander has been out since July 4 due to elbow inflammation.
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Red Sox's Chris Martin: Could return Wednesday
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Manager Alex Cora said Sunday that Martin (elbow) could be instated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday rather than being sent on a rehab assignment, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
The veteran right-hander threw 35 pitches during a bullpen session Saturday, and he felt good enough to give him a chance of skipping a rehab assignment. Martin has been on the shelf for the past month due to elbow inflammation.
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Red Sox's Chris Martin: Targeting return next week
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Martin (elbow) is on pace to return during Boston's upcoming series against the Astros, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
The Red Sox will likely look to get Martin into a few rehab games in the minor leagues, but assuming he doesn't face any setbacks, a return to the bullpen should come in roughly seven days. The 38-year-old reliever put up a 3.42 ERA and 1.03 WHIP through 26.1 innings prior to landing on the IL in early July.
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Red Sox's Chris Martin: Could begin rehab games next week
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Martin (elbow) threw a successful 25-pitch bullpen session Wednesday and is slated to throw off a mound again in the coming days, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
As long as he comes out of the next bullpen session with no concerns, Martin is expected to be cleared to start a rehab assignment next week. He's been out since early July with right elbow inflammation but looks to be progressing toward a return in early or mid-August.
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Red Sox's Chris Martin: Slated for side session
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Martin (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
Martin has been on the injured list since July 5 with right elbow inflammation, but he's set to advance to the final phase of his recovery program if his upcoming bullpen session goes well. Assuming he escapes the workout no worse for the wear, Martin could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend. Martin owns a 3.42 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 10 holds across 26.1 innings this season.
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Red Sox's Chris Martin: Resumes throwing program
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Martin (elbow) has resumed throwing and is playing catch, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports Friday.
Martin's throwing program was paused July 13 due to discomfort in his right elbow, but he's beginning to ramp up again. The 38-year-old has been on the injured list since July 5 due to elbow inflammation and seems to be multiple weeks away from returning.
