Nick Martini
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Jun 2 2025Martini elected free agency Monday, per MiLB's transactions log. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini lost his spot on the 40-man roster Friday. Rather than choosing to accept an assignment in the minor leagues, he's decided to test free agency after struggling through a 9-for-44 clip at the plate over 19 matchups with the Rockies in May.
May 30 2025The Rockies designated Martini for assignment Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini was a lineup regular against right-handed pitching through the first two months of the season, but he failed to take advantage of the playing time with a .225/.288/.294 slash line in 111 plate appearances. Sam Hilliard was selected to the major-league roster in a corresponding move.
May 22 2025Martini went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored Wednesday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini continues to serve as Colorado's primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching, though he cedes occasional starts there when Hunter Goodman gets an off day from catching duties. Martini has maintained a decent .250 batting average, but he has only one home run with four RBI and nine runs scored across 97 plate appearances.
May 16 2025Martini isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini will step out of the starting nine Friday after going 6-for-21 with an RBI and a run scored in 10 games since the start of May. Hunter Goodman will fill in as Colorado's DH while Jacob Stallings starts behind the plate.
May 11 2025Martini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini started the first two games of the series and went 2-for-3 with a double in Saturday's contest, but he'll head to the bench for the finale. Hunter Goodman will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Jacob Stallings receives a start behind the plate.
May 8 2025Martini isn't in the lineup for the final game of Thursday's doubleheader against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini went 1-for-2 and scored a run before being lifted for a pinch hitter during a blowout loss in Game 1, and he'll stay put in the Rockies' dugout to begin Game 2. His absence will move Hunter Goodman into the DH spot while Jacob Stallings starts behind the plate and bats ninth.
May 4 2025Martini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini had started at designated hitter in each of the Rockies' last three games against right-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Sunday while the Giants send righty Logan Webb to the bump. Hunter Goodman will get a day off from catching duties, but the Rockies will keep his bat in the lineup by using him at DH.
Apr 30 2025Martini is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Chris Sale on the mound for the series finale, the left-handed-hitting Martini will retreat to the bench. Martini owns a weak .599 OPS over 65 plate appearances on the season, and his lack of production has resulted in him falling into a part-time role of late, even against right-handed pitching.
Apr 20 2025Martini is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader with the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini will head to the bench after he went 0-for-4 in the team's 3-2 matinee loss. Jordan Beck will replace him in left field and bat sixth in the nightcap versus Washington.
Apr 19 2025Martini is not in the Rockies' starting lineup against the Nationals on Saturday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini has seen more playing time recently due to Brenton Doyle (quadriceps, bereavement) being sidelined, with the former going 5-for-10 with two walks and three runs scored over his last three games. With southpaw MacKenzie Gore on the hill for the Nationals, Martini will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout while Mickey Moniak, Jordan Beck and Sean Bouchard man the outfield.
Apr 15 2025Martini went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored Monday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini's playing time has fluctuated early this season, but he looked to be the odd man out after Zac Veen was promoted. However, Martini has started three of four games since Brenton Doyle (quadriceps) has been sidelined, with the only game he sat coming against a lefty. Doyle tried to run sprints before Monday's game but felt discomfort, suggesting a stint on the injured list could be on the way. That move would likely solidify at-bats for Martini, who has gone 3-for-12 since being in the lineup more consistently.
Apr 9 2025Martini is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As usual, the lefty-hitting Martini is on the bench while the opposition sends a lefty (Tyler Alexander) to the hill. However, with the arrival of prospect Zac Veen from Triple-A Albuquerque, Martini's opportunities against right-handed pitching could start to become more limited as well. Veen drew the start in right field over Martini in the Rockies' 7-1 loss Tuesday, when the Brewers started right-hander Freddy Peralta.
Mar 31 2025Martini is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini started all three games in the weekend series versus the Rays, but he'll take a seat in the series opener against the Phillies and lefty Cristopher Sanchez. Sean Bouchard is drawing the start in right field.
Mar 30 2025Martini went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maritni has served as Colorado's starting right fielder in all three games this season, with Sunday's being his most productive. He drove in his first run of the season with a single in the fifth inning, and he's now gone 4-for-9 with three strikeouts.
Mar 23 2025The Rockies selected Martini's contract Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini has had a fantastic spring, slashing .389/.511/.556 with two homers, four RBI, two stolen bases and a 7:6 BB:K over 45 plate appearances. His strong play has earned him a spot on Colorado's Opening Day roster, and he could land a starting role in left field to begin the campaign with Zac Veen optioned to the minors Sunday.
Mar 12 2025Martini has a chance to crack Colorado's Opening Day roster as a reserve outfielder, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini is in Rockies' camp as a non-roster invitee, but he's hit .308 with six walks and a pair of homers across 26 at-bats. He's unlikely to be a regular in the lineup, but the struggles of Sam Hilliard and even Jordan Beck this spring have opened the door for Martini to make the Opening Day roster.
Nov 1 2024Martini elected free agency Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was removed from the Reds' 40-man roster and will test out free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. Martini slashed .212/.272/.370 over 52 games with Cincinnati this season.
Sep 25 2024The Reds activated Martini (thumb) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to their Arizona Complex League affiliate Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini is recovered from his thumb surgery, but the Reds have decided they didn't have a spot for him on their active roster right now. The 34-year-old has slashed .212/.272/.370 over 52 games with Cincinnati this season.
Sep 14 2024Martini (thumb) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini had originally been targeting Tuesday as the start date for his assignment, so it's possible the 34-year-old is ahead of schedule in his recovery. It's unclear how many games he will play in the minors, though there's still a good chance he rejoins the Reds before the end of the season.
Sep 5 2024Martini (thumb) has targeted Sept. 17 as the start of a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini underwent left thumb surgery in early July and is getting close to being ready for game action. The 34-year-old will hope to make it back to the Reds later this month.
Jul 13 2024The Reds transferred Martini (thumb) to the 60-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini underwent thumb surgery earlier in the week, and Reds manager David Bell said at the time that the 34-year-old would be out until at least September. That has been confirmed with Martini's move to the 60-day IL, as he's now ineligible to be activated until Sept. 6. The move also frees up a spot on Cincinnati's 40-man roster.
Jul 10 2024Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that Martini will likely be out until September after undergoing surgery to repair ligament damage in his left thumb, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini landed on the 10-day injured list over the weekend with the injury and has opted to have it surgically repaired. He's expected to come off the IL before the end of the season, but a precise target date for his return won't become clear until he's able to begin a minor-league rehab assignment.
Jul 7 2024The Reds placed Martini on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left thumb sprain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini had started in left field in each of the past three games while going 3-for-8 with a home run, a triple, two walks, two runs and two RBI over that stretch, but the thumb injury will prevent him from building on that momentum. According to Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer, Martini underwent an MRI and was diagnosed with a sprain, which he suffered when he jammed the left thumb while sliding into second base in Saturday's 5-3 loss. Infielder Livan Soto was recalled from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.
Jul 5 2024Martini went 1-for-1 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini put the Reds on top early with a second-inning home run, his fifth of the season and first in 12 games since being recalled from the minors. He later walked and was removed once a left-hander entered the game. He's been a steady lineup presence lately against right-handers, a deployment that should continue until TJ Friedl (hamstring) is ready to return.
Jun 30 2024Martini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini had started in each of the past four games, but his uptick in playing time appears to be linked to Jeimer Candelario (hamstring) missing each of those contests. With Candelario back in the lineup Sunday as the Reds' designated hitter, Martini's opportunities are likely to take a hit moving forward.
Jun 23 2024Martini isn't in the Reds' lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini went 0-for-4 and struck out twice Saturday during his first game back from a hand injury, and he'll now take a seat for Sunday's series finale. His absence will open up a spot for Stuart Fairchild to start in center field while batting ninth.
Jun 22 2024Martini (hand) is starting as Cincinnati's designated hitter and batting seventh Saturday versus Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini missed three games after getting hit in the hand by a pitch Monday, but the soreness has seemingly subsided ahead of Saturday's contest. The 33-year-old is slashing just .210/.260/.353 through 131 big-league plate appearances this season, though he has tallied a hit in all three of the games he's played in since returning from Triple-A Louisville last week.
Jun 21 2024Martini (hand) isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini was held out of Wednesday's game due to a hand injury and isn't in the starting nine Friday despite a team day off in between. While the injury doesn't seem to be severe, Martini will yield DH duties to Jeimer Candelario for Friday's series opener.
Jun 19 2024Martini is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates due to a hand injury, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini is apparently still sore after taking a pitch to the hand in Monday's 4-1 loss in the series opener, so he'll hit the bench for a second day in a row even while the Pirates bring a right-hander (Mitch Keller) to the hill. In Martini's absence, Jacob Hurtubise will enter the lineup in left field while Jake Fraley gets a day out of the outfield and serves as the Reds' designated hitter.
Jun 16 2024Martini will start at designated hitter and bat sixth Sunday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Martini will pick up his second straight start against a right-handed starting pitcher or primary pitcher and may have temporarily supplanted Jacob Hurtubise as a strong-side platoon player at DH. Martini owns an underwhelming .205/.252/.357 slash line over 123 plate appearances on the season in the majors, so he'll most likely be the odd man out of the everyday lineup against right-handed pitching once the Reds get Noelvi Marte back from an 80-game suspension June 27.
Jun 14 2024The Reds recalled Martini from Triple-A Louisville on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's taking the roster spot vacated by Blake Dunn, who was optioned to Louisville on Thursday. Martini has slashed .200/.242/.355 with four home runs in 38 games with the big club this season. He could see the occasional start against righties but mostly figures to operate as a bench bat.
Jun 4 2024Martini was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini will move to Louisville despite batting .258 with a home run and seven runs scored over nine games upon being called up from Triple-A on May 22. He'll be replaced on the active roster by outfielder Blake Dunn, whose contract was selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Jun 2 2024Martini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Martini was out of the lineup for Saturday's 7-5 loss while the Cubs brought southpaw Justin Steele to the hill, but Martini's absence Sunday will come against a right-hander (Ben Brown). Martini looked to have moved back into a strong-side platoon role at designated hitter after recently starting in five straight games, but his spot in the Reds' regular lineup no longer looks to be a given.
May 29 2024Martini will start at designated hitter and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll stick in the starting nine for the fourth game in a row after getting on base five times in 12 plate appearances in the last three contests. With center fielder TJ Friedl (thumb) returning from the injured list Wednesday, the Reds are notably keeping Martini in the lineup over Jacob Hurtubise, who had been handling an everyday role for most of the two-and-a-half-week period that Friedl was sidelined.
May 27 2024Martini went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini hit the second of back-to-back, two-run singles in the third inning. He has at least one RBI in three consecutive games. Martini (.191 average) and Mike Ford (.153) are expected to share the DH spot for now.
May 23 2024Martini went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-4 extra-inning loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini has started the last two games in right field, replacing Jake Fraley (hand). Prior to Thursday, Martini was stuck in an 0-for-15 drought at the major-league level, though the slump spanned a demotion to Triple-A Louisville. He snapped it with a second-inning single before tying this contest with a two-run blast in the sixth. For the season, Martini is slashing .184/.204/.356 with four homers, 17 RBI, 15 runs scored and no stolen bases across 93 plate appearances. When the Reds are closer to full health, Martini will likely compete for playing time with Mike Ford, who is batting .161 on the year.
May 21 2024The Reds recalled Martini from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old had a .529 OPS for the Reds before being optioned to Louisville on May 7, though he posted a .364/.563/.818 slash line in eight games during his time at Triple-A. Martini was seeing regular action at designated hitter against right-handed pitching prior to being demoted, but he'll now have to compete with Mike Ford for those at-bats.
May 7 2024The Reds optioned Martini to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini was the Reds' Opening Day designated hitter and hit two home runs that day, but he slashed only .160/.185/.240 in 28 games after that. The 33-year-old had already seen his playing time dwindle, and it was going to further evaporate with TJ Friedl off the injured list.
May 2 2024Martini went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini is hitless in 10 at-bats and 4-for-41 (.098) over the last 13 games. He's been a regular in the lineup against right-handers but is hitting just .170 against them.
Apr 14 2024Martini went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, three RBI and two runs scoring during Sunday's 11-4 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini's two-run blast was his third of the season while the three hits were a season-high. Martini began the season with a bang, hammering two homers in the season opener but had collected just four more hits prior to Sunday. His outburst raised his average 59 points from .231 to .290.
Apr 8 2024Martini is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini will once again head to the bench as the Brewers send out Aaron Ashby to pitch Monday. Jonathan India will serve as the designated hitter while Santiago Espinal receives a start at second base.
Apr 7 2024Martini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll bow out of the starting nine while the Mets bring left-hander Sean Manaea to the bump. With Martini getting the afternoon off, Jonathan India will get a day out of the field and serve as Cincinnati's designated hitter.
Apr 4 2024Martini started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds have faced right-handed starters four times thus far and the lefty-batting Martini has served as the DH in all four. He leads the team with nine RBI and has thrived with runners on base. Martini is 0-for-5 with no runners on but 5-for-10 when bases are occupied.
Apr 1 2024Martini is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Cristopher Sanchez on the bump for Philadelphia, the lefty-hitting Martini will take a seat for the second time in four games to begin the season. Martini has gone 4-for-8 with two home runs, one double, one walk, seven RBI and an additional run so far this season, so he should be locked into a regular role against right-handed pitching as the Reds' designated hitter while he's wielding a hot bat.
Mar 28 2024Martini went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a two-run home run during Thursday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini filled the DH role against right-hander Josiah Gray and delivered home runs off the aforementioned Gray in back-to-back innings. He was responsible for driving in five of Cincinnati's eight runs on the day. Although it's unlikely Martini etches out an everyday spot in the Reds lineup, he'll have the opportunity to force the team's hand with a hot start during TJ Friedl's (wrist) and Matt McLain's (shoulder) IL stints.
Mar 23 2024Martini was told he made Cincinnati's Opening Day roster, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds made a few moves Friday, including reassigning Mike Ford to minor-league camp. Ford, who was later released by the organization, was limited defensively to first base, while Martini can play outfield and first base. That versatility will help manager David Bell navigate the opening month of the season when three projected regulars will be unavailable due to injury or suspension. Martini celebrated the news Friday by smashing his fourth spring home run. The 33-year-old, who launched six homers in 72 at-bats for the Reds in 2023, will also serve as the lefty power bat off the bench.
Mar 17 2024Martini is projected to win a roster spot in the latest roster projection compiled by Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini was left off the first two iterations of the roster projection, but two developments since appear to bolster his chances. Noelvi Marte's 80-game suspension and TJ Friedl's wrist injury have shaken up how the bench will be configured. Martini can play the outfield and first base while serving as left-handed power off the bench, particularly as a pinch hitter.
Mar 10 2024Martini started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's spring game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Not only was Martini's home run his first of the spring, it was the first hit of any kind in 15 at-bats. The left-handed hitter is redundant in an outfield that skews lefty, and there doesn't appear to be room for him, especially since Spencer Steer is expected to see most of his time in the outfield.
Oct 1 2023Martini went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini led off the game with a homer on Miles Mikolas' third pitch. Martini had a couple of bursts in 2023, including going 6-for-12 with two homers over his last four games of the season. The 33-year-old ends the campaign with a .264/.329/.583 slash line, six homers, 16 RBI, 10 runs scored, three doubles and a triple over 79 plate appearances in his first major-league action since 2021.
Sep 29 2023Martini went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini kicked off the Reds' 19-run outburst with a three-run shot in the first inning. It was his fifth homer of the year and first since Sept. 5. Martini owns a .242/.315/.545 slash line with nine extra-base hits and 15 RBI through 27 games.
Sep 18 2023Martini is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Martini had started in each of the Reds' last four matchups with right-handed pitchers, but he'll hit the bench Monday against Twins righty Joe Ryan. With Martini out of the starting nine, the Reds will open up a spot in the lineup for Noelvi Marte, who will serve as Cincinnati's third baseman and No. 8 hitter.
Sep 15 2023Martini is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Martini will hit the bench for the fifth time in seven games, but all of his absences during that stretch have come against left-handed starting pitchers. He's otherwise started in each of the Reds' last three matchups with right-handers and seems to have a loose hold on a strong-side platoon role for the time being. Since his call-up from Triple-A Louisville on Aug. 22, Martini has been productive at the plate with an .820 OPS over 61 plate appearances.
Sep 6 2023Martini entered as a pinch hitter and hit a three-run home run in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini's three-run shot in the bottom of the eighth inning tied the game before Christian Encarnacion-Strand ended matters in the ninth. The home run was Martini's fourth in 46 plate appearances since the Reds added him to the roster in August. Prior to his stint with Cincinnati, the 33-year-old had just two homers in 333 PAs in the majors. Martini, who had an .874 OPS at Triple-A Louisville, was overlooked several times earlier this season as the club called up its younger prospects, but he may have had the biggest hit in the Reds' improbable season.
Sep 5 2023Martini is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hunter Renfroe will enter the lineup in the corner outfield as a replacement for Martini, who had started in all but three of the Reds' past 14 games. All three of his absences had come when the Reds faced left-handed pitchers, but the lefty-hitting Martini will sit against right-hander Bryce Miller on Tuesday. Martini's move to the bench comes amid a 4-for-27 slide at the plate over his last nine games.
Sep 2 2023Martini started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 3-2 win over the Cubs in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. He went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in the matinee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini, who had an early impact after the Reds selected his contract in August, has slipped since, going 3-for-16 over the last six games. Jake Fraley's return from the injured list should limit Martini's plate appearances over the final month of the season.
Aug 27 2023Martini went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Saturday's 8-7 win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini has now posted a monstrous 1.423 OPS through five games with the Reds since being called up from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, and so long as he's wielding a hot bat, he'll likely continue to play on a near-everyday basis while Cincinnati is without the likes of Jonathan India (foot), Joey Votto (shoulder), Jake Fraley (toe) and Stuart Fairchild (concussion). Martini will serve as the Reds' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Sunday's series finale.
Aug 25 2023Martini went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs, four RBI, one walk and three total runs scored in Friday's 10-8 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini had gone 0-for-6 with a walk over his first three games since he was selected to the Reds' roster Tuesday. He made a noticeable impact Friday with a solo shot in the second inning and a three-run blast in the sixth. The 33-year-old outfielder has found a path to playing time between right field and designated hitter with Jake Fraley (toe) and Stuart Fairchild (concussion) on the injured list. Martini slashed a strong .275/.393/.481 with 15 homers over 93 games with Triple-A Louisville prior to his call-up.
Aug 22 2023Cincinnati selected Martini's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini inked a minor-league deal with the Reds back in February and had put up a .275/.393/.481 batting line with 15 homers and 65 RBI through 93 games for Louisville. He'll be a backup option at first base and in the corner outfield while also possibly cycling into the DH role.
Dec 16 2021Martini agreed in principle Thursday to a contract with the NC Dinos of the Korea Baseball Organization, Jim Bulley of the Korea Joongang Daily reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Given the uncertainty of the 2022 MLB season in addition to the fact that he would likely have to settle for a minor-league deal if he signed with the team, the 31-year-old outfielder will instead opt for some greater financial security by heading overseas. Over parts of three seasons in the big leagues spent with the Athletics, Padres and Cubs, Martini owns a respectable .270/.369/.369 slash line across 333 plate appearances.
Nov 4 2021Martini was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini saw inconsistent playing time in the majors during the 2021 campaign and will now lose his spot on the 40-man roster. If he remains in the organization, he'll likely compete for a major-league roster spot during spring training in 2022.
Oct 1 2021Martini was placed on the injured list for an undisclosed reason Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since the Cubs didn't provide an injury designation for Martini, he's likely on the COVID-19 IL. Whether he returns prior to the end of the season remains to be seen, but Trayce Thompson will take his place in right field Friday and will likely see additional playing time while Martini is sidelined.
Sep 28 2021Martini went 4-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini rejoined the Cubs a week ago and had collected just two hits in eight at-bats since getting the call, so this performance certainly came out of nowhere. In fact, the 31-year-old only had five hits all season before Tuesday. Martini may see some more playing time down the stretch with Jason Heyward (concussion) done for the year, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from the journeyman outfielder.
Sep 21 2021Martini was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old was sent to Triple-A over the weekend but will quickly rejoin the major-league roster with Alfonso Rivas (finger) landing on the injured list. Martini has appeared in 22 games for the Cubs this season and has a .158/.227/.211 slash line.
Sep 19 2021The Cubs optioned Martini to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini went 2-for-7 with a double and one RBI in his latest stint with the Cubs, raising his season-long average to .158 in 19 total at-bats. Barring other injuries on the big-league club, it seems unlikely Martini gets another call-up before the season ends.
Sep 8 2021Martini's contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini was outrighted to the minors in early June, and he slashed .274/.384/.444 with 10 homers, 51 runs, 38 RBI and two stolen bases in 71 minor-league games since then. The 31-year-old will serve as outfield depth after Michael Hermosillo (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list.
May 20 2021Martini was recalled by the Cubs and is starting Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini will rejoin the major-league roster after Jason Heyward (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 30-year-old didn't see much playing time during his first stint in the majors this year, but he'll start in right field and bat seventh in Thursday's series finale against the Nationals.
May 14 2021Martini was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini spent one week on the Cubs' active roster but didn't see much action, going 1-for-5 at the plate. Nico Hoerner (forearm) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.
May 7 2021Martini's contract was selected by the Cubs on Friday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old has played 87 games at the highest level and owns a respectable .269/.378/.380 slash line. He was part of the Phillies' player pool last season but never made the active roster. He'll likely serve in a bench role during his time with the team. Ian Happ (ribs) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
Feb 15 2020Martini was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move sees Martini dropped from a 40-man roster for the third time this offseason, as he was designated for assignment by the Padres in November and the Reds in January. The outfielder owns a respectable .269/.372/.380 career slash line, but that's come in just 288 big-league plate appearances through his age-29 season, making him apparently worth claiming off waivers but not worth holding onto.
Jan 8 2020The Reds designated Martini for assignment Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini's removal from the 40-man roster clears a spot for Japanese import Shogo Akiyama, whom the Reds officially signed to a three-year, $21 million deal. Cincinnati had previously claimed Martini off waivers in November, after he was non-tendered by the Padres following a season in which he slashed .226/.330/.323 across 109 plate appearances between San Diego and Oakland.
Nov 25 2019Martini was claimed off waivers by the Reds on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini was designated for assignment by the Padres on Wednesday. He'll fight for a spot on the Reds' roster in camp but is far from a lock to win one, as he's appeared in just 87 big-league games through his age-29 season.
Sep 29 2019Martini is not in Sunday's lineup against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini was swinging a hot bat earlier this month, but is just 3-for-28 (.107) over his last 10 games. Wil Myers is starting in left field and hitting second.
Sep 28 2019Martini is not in the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini has gone just 3-for-30 at the plate over his last 11 games. Wil Myers starts in left field Saturday.
Sep 26 2019Martini is not starting Thursday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale with lefty Clayton Kershaw toeing the rubber for the Dodgers. Josh Naylor is starting in left field and hitting second in his place.
Sep 25 2019Martini is not starting Wednesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini is slashing .254/.365/.338 with four doubles and a triple through 21 games this month. Wil Myers (illness) is starting in left field and hitting cleanup in his place Wednesday.
Sep 18 2019Martini is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini was in line to get just his second day off of the month Tuesday before being added to the lineup in place of an injured Wil Myers. However, it turns out that absence will come Wednesday instead, as Myers is ready to rejoin the starting nine. Martini piled up 15 hits over his first 12 games of the month, but he seems due for a break after going 0-for-10 over the last three days.
Sep 17 2019Martini was a late addition to Tuesday's lineup against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wil Myers was scratched for an unknown reason. Martini will bat second and man left field.
Sep 10 2019Martini went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini singled three times to extend his hitting streak to eight games. Over that span, he has batted .382 (13-for-34) while taking over as San Diego's primary left fielder. The 29-year-old has never hit for much power, but he did show an affinity for swinging the bat in the minors this season, posting a .328 average in 70 games with Triple-A Las Vegas.
Sep 8 2019Martini will start in left field and bat second Sunday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Martini has drawn seven of the Padres' last eight starts in left field and looks like he'll continue garnering regular playing time against right-handed pitching in September. He's gone 9-for-25 with two runs and an RBI since being scooped up off waivers from the Athletics.
Aug 31 2019Martini went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in a victory over the Giants on Saturday.
Aug 28 2019Martini was claimed off waivers by the Padres on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Aug 26 2019Martini was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Aug 6 2019Martini entered Monday's loss to the Cubs as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning and hit a two-run home run in his only at-bat.
Jul 31 2019Martini will be called up by the Athletics on Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Jul 23 2019Martini, who was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, went 0-for-2 after entering a loss to the Astros as a defensive replacement in the bottom of the fourth inning. He also fired a scoreless ninth inning, allowing two walks and recording a strikeout.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 23 2019Martini (knee) is 5-for-18 with five RBI, three walks and three runs over his last five games with Triple-A Las Vegas.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Martini (knee) has gone 4-for-12 with three walks, one strikeout and three RBI in four rehab games with Triple-A Las Vegas.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 12 2018Martini went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Thursday's win over the Astros.Hitting out of the leadoff spot, Martini rewarded his manager's confidence by picking up three hits and playing an integral part in the A's win over the division leaders. Despite the strong outing Thursday, it's still tough to envision Martini carving out a regular role in Oakland's crowded outfield rotation, at least while that position group is overall.
Jul 7 2018Martini was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday, Julian McWilliams of The Athletic reports.Martini will take the place on Matt Joyce, who was placed on the DL with a lumbar strain prior to Saturday's contest. Across 72 games with Nashville, Martini's hit .308/.412/.437. He will provide a little extra depth in the outfield for Oakland.
Jun 23 2018Martini was called up from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.Martini has appeared in just three games for the Athletics this season, going 0-for-9 in his brief opportunity at the big-league level. He's been far more productive in Triple-A, slashing .365/.426/.529 with 13 RBI over his past 20 games. He will provide added outfield depth for Oakland during his second cup of coffee with the club.
Jun 9 2018Martini was sent down to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.Martini spent three games with the Athletics in his first big-league stint, but he failed to collect a hit, going 0-for-9. In a corresponding move, Chris Bassitt was recalled from Triple-A.
Jun 6 2018Martini was called up from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, Julian McWilliams of The Athletic Bay Area reports.Martini has put together a .299/.417/.390 slash line with three home runs and 23 RBI through 51 games at Triple-A this season. He's set to make his big-league debut after Matt Joyce (back) was placed on the 10-day disabled list.