Overview
- The Texas Rangers reinstated Chris Martin from the 15-day injured list and immediately designated him for assignment, removing him from the 40-man roster.
- Designation for assignment starts a short window in which the team can trade Martin, place him on outright waivers, or release him, with each outcome determining his roster status.
- Martin has struggled this season with a 9.00 ERA in 14 innings across 16 games and has had three separate injured list stints tied to a right shoulder issue.
- He made six rehab outings at Triple-A Round Rock before the move, and the Rangers could seek a trade to recoup roster flexibility and reduce roughly $1.2 million remaining on his one-year, $4 million contract.
- Martin, 40, had planned to retire after 2025 but returned for 2026 and now faces a decision point that could end his current tenure in Arlington while giving the club immediate roster breathing room.