Martin inked a minor-league deal with Philadelphia on Friday that includes an invite to spring training.
Martin has yet to appear in a big-league game in his career, though the right-hander turned in a solid campaign for Triple-A Columbus in Cleveland's system this past season. Across 19 relief appearances, he posted a 2.91 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 24 strikeouts in 21.2 innings. Martin will serve as additional depth for the Phillies moving forward.
The Indians accepted Martin back from the Padres on Tuesday after he was designated for assignment by San Diego on April 3.
The former Rule 5 pick would have had to remain on the Padres' active roster this season or else he'd have to be offered back to his former team, the Indians. A shaky spring made Martin expendable for the Padres, so he'll head back to the Indians organization and report to Triple-A Columbus.
Martin was designated for assignment Sunday, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Despite a shaky spring, Martin had still been in the running to earn one of the final bullpen options on the Opening Day roster. That won't come to pass, but there should still be a market for a reliever with the strikeout upside of Martin.
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Padres' Josh Martin: Remains in mix for bullpen spot
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Martin could make San Diego's bullpen despite a 7.36 ERA this spring, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. He has a 10:3 K:BB ration in 7.1 innings.
San Diego may elect to keep Martin on the 25-man roster with an eye toward the future since he's a Rule 5 pick. Martin began the season strong, but struggled in his last outing. His strong strikeout rate may be enough to keep him in the bullpen.
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