Overview
- MassLive’s Chris Cotillo reports Martin intends to pitch in 2026, reversing his earlier near-retirement stance.
- The Red Sox are reported to be interested in bringing the veteran reliever back after his 2023–24 tenure in Boston.
- With Texas in 2025, he logged a 2.98 ERA over 42 1/3 innings with a 24.7% strikeout rate and 4.6% walk rate on a $5.5 million deal.
- He had injured-list stints for right shoulder fatigue and a left calf strain, and he was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome in September.
- Turning 40 in June, his health and workload management shape the case for a short, modest deal Boston could consider, per MLB Trade Rumors’ analysis.