The Red Sox placed Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list yesterday (retroactive to July 4) and called up left-hander Cam Booser from Triple-A to fill Martin’s spot in the bullpen. Martin is suffering from right elbow inflammation, and manager Alex Cora told the Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams and other reporters that there isn’t yet any plan for Martin to undergo any testing. The hope is that the 15-day rest (which encompasses the All-Star break) is all it takes for Martin to feel better and return to the mound.
This is the second time Martin has been on the IL this week, as he also missed two weeks in June dealing with anxiety. Over 26 1/3 innings this season, the right-hander has a strong 27.9% strikeout rate and an elite 1.9% walk rate, while posting an 3.42 ERA that has been inflated by some troubles with home runs. Martin’s SIERA is 2.44, by comparison, and his .313 BABIP reflects a bit of bad batted-ball luck. Despite the time spent on the injured list, Martin still leads the Red Sox with 10 holds and is the club’s top set-up option for closer Kenley Jansen.
More from around the AL East…
- Gleyber Torres continues to be bothered by a nagging groin injury, as the issue forced the Yankees second baseman to make an early exit from yesterday’s 5-3 loss to the Red Sox. Torres isn’t in today’s lineup, as it appears New York is giving him at least one day of rest — considering how Monday is an off-day for the Yankees, it seems conceivable that Torres also might not play Sunday in order to receive a more extended break. The groin problem is the latest wrinkle in what has been a rough season for Torres, who is hitting only .223/.297/.344 with eight home runs in 355 plate appearances.
- Blue Jays reliever Yimi Garcia will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo today, and Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling (X link) writes that Garcia might just need one appearance before rejoining Toronto’s active roster. Even if Garcia does get a second outing on Tuesday, it looks like the right-hander should be on pace to be activated from the 15-day IL before the All-Star break. Garcia has been on the IL since June 17 due to ulnar neuritis in his throwing elbow, and a healthy return would be huge both for the Jays’ struggling bullpen, and for Garcia’s value heading into the July 30 trade deadline. With the Blue Jays increasingly looking like sellers, a pending free agent like Garcia is a natural candidate to be moved before the deadline.
Martin has been pitching well lately. Perhaps this is an extended break for him.
Or the start of TJS I hate to say.
Hope not. He was 95-6 last game he threw in and looked pretty good. finished the inning, but still..
The chances of Martin going under the knife vs just trying to gut it out are slim..hes 38 , imo taking a year or more off at this stage to recover is likely a career ender for people without a bloated contract already on the books
He was given a chance after the 2 PPOs filed in Ohio against him where both women accuse him of flat out rape.
Following that chance he shose to choke out some chick and punch her whom he met on social media. While the 3rd might not have much validity, at the very least Bauer is guilty of thinking he’s above the image of any team he represents or MLB and it’s players as a whole.
Are you his gimp? Locked in his basement chained to your bot account?
Bauer produces helmets, gloves, sticks, skates, shin guards, pants, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey jocks and compression underwear, as well as goalie equipment.
The Red Sox play baseball, not hockey.
hayzee – Not true, the Red Sox have air hockey in the clubhouse.
Simp
I am flummoxed that Garcia will be back so quickly. When he went down with elbow issues I was sure it was for the season.
“an elite 1.9% walk rate… troubles with home runs.”
So Martin’s putting the ball too much over the plate, right?
Martin has given up 4 HRs over 26 appearances (26.1 innings). Not sure what league average is, but I think that is pretty good actually.
Well, the MLB HR/9 average is 1.1; so, he’s actually average (or slightly worse) when considering all MLB teams. That’s not bad, imo.
All in – On the broadcast a couple days ago, they were talking about Martin’s walk rate and that he has only walked two batters all year…. As it turns out relievers do not throw that many innings per year, but he is 39 years old and has old walked 44 batters in his entire career. I have not double checked that, but if correct, that is truely elite.
Giving up home runs is more of a problem when there are men on base. A solo home run when you have a more than one run lead is not so bad. Baserunners cause problems and create rallies.
hayzee – Very true, and the bullpen is becoming an issue.
I’m assuming you mean Trevor Bauer. Not sure why everyone is obsessed with him. You sign him, that waves the white flag on the season.
Cuz why not take a flyer on him he’s worth a shot if he can give u quality innings not sure why all the hate on the guy his name was cleared
He is not worth a shot bc teams are businesses and he carries baggage and potential fallout bc he’s unpredicatable. There is also an entire female fanbase which you may risk alienating. Why are these things so hard to understand for some of you? Bauer has been also recently quoted saying that he’s thinking about suing MLB. Yeah, that’ll get a team to sign you. Some people never learn.
All players carry baggage but MLB dropped the ball with Bauer. Not every female that cries wolf has been mistreated. He has been acquitted of all charges and still getting blackballed by an organization that has colluded to keep him out of the league just like they have with numerous players that didn’t play by their unwritten rules. The list is endless that have been cancelled because of the commissioner not liking their beliefs. Ask McGwire, Sosa, Ramirez and numerous others how the steroid scandal really worked. Known cheaters like Papi, Piazza and Griffey Jr are given free passes while guys like the aforementioned are kept out. Bauer should sue the hell out of MLB just like Bonds did. Screw the HOF because it’s a farce. If MLB wants to screw players, let them pay the price.
Well said
@baseballfreak Its 4 different women who have accused him. 2 did so without seeking the attention the 3rd had a a few years later. So trying to dismiss it as a single woman making a false accusation is an absolute understatement.
As for him being acquitted, no he was not. Prosecutors did not bring a case as they did not find that there was sufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt. That is very common in sexyal assault cases as they usually are not reported in a timely fashion.
And how is Griffey a known cheater??? Ramirez failed drug tests when there was established penalties.
You seem to babble a bunch of nonsense and don’t seem to know a whole lot. Both in regards to facts and paragraph construction.
@baseballfreak25 You seem to think that he’s entitled to have a pro MLB career as opposed to it being a privilege. There’s always Japan, Korea, and Mexico. Amirite?
Bonds was a Cheater and he doesn’t deserve the Hall of Fame. Just like the Houston Cheaters, none of them should be in the Hall of Fame when their eligibility comes.
Show me even the slightest bit of proof that Jr. used. His hard nosed defense on that turf took a toll on his body. If not for injuries he’d be the true career HR leader, surpassing Hank. No surge in power in his later years or bulked up body to suggest he doped. Simply put, he was the greatest all around player of that generation, even without juicing. The fact he didn’t get a unanimous vote into the HOF is as asinine as your accusation that he used. Although I shouldn’t be surprised since you’re defending a clubhouse cancer like Bauer.
Because Bauer’s only had one good season. He was never that great of a pitcher for an extended time.
They already waved the white flag today bringing in Anderson look at the score 14-4 Cora sucks Bailey the fraud
You feel better now?
Are you his agent or what?? Who cares, he’s a psycho killer!
He’s better than chase Anderson
Casas – That ain’t saying much.
By now it should be obvious to all but the most delusional and creepy among us that Bauer is never playing Major League Baseball again. Let it die, Son.
Because he likes to have sex in unconventional ways. Rebuke in the name of Jesus!
Melch – His unconventional ways help prevent unwanted pregnancies, so no rebuking needed.
At least he’s honest. Trevor is pleading publicly for another chance..
Seems like the obvious decision for the Yankees – offload Gleyber for whatever you can get – has been dropped; brilliantly played again Cashman!
For all his faults, this isn’t on Cashman. Gleyber was the Yankees’ second best hitter in ’23. No team is trading for him and his $14MM salary.
Nobody said anything about trading him. Call up Vivas and Gleybor goes to bench where he belongs
Unless you’re trying to unload a $20m contract.
Fanatic – It’s not $14M, it’s only $7M to be paid.
The logical move would be to send Torres plus $2M cash to the Pirates for Aroldis.
That way they rid themselves of Torres, they improve their bullpen without increasing their payroll, and it would be like they never traded Chapman in the first place.
Gleyber is a free agent after this season so his days as a Yankee are coming to an end regardless, but no one is taking that salary without Cashman kicking in at least half
Cam Booser – looking at his college stats – I am a bit perplexed how he even got to major leagues 6.55 ERA more walks than K’s although 2012 has nothing noted but for some reason Twins must have found him somewhere and had some idea of his ability
The Tigers have pitchers and a solid hitting 2nd for platoon. There s/b a bidding war between BoSox and NYY.
Why stop there? Why not sign Robinson Cano who is hitting .453 with 13 HR’s. Former MLB All-Stars dominating a league of has-been’s and never-were’s doesn’t mean you will get the same results.
The Red Sox placing Chris Martin on the IL is a significant move, especially considering his pivotal role as a top set-up option for Kenley Jansen. Martin’s impressive strikeout and walk rates, coupled with his SIERA of 2.44, indicate he’s been more effective than his ERA suggests. His .313 BABIP points to some bad luck with batted balls, so hopefully, the 15-day rest over the All-Star break will be enough for him to return at full strength. This period could also be crucial for the Red Sox bullpen to re-evaluate and adjust in his absence.
Regarding the Yankees, Gleyber Torres’ groin injury couldn’t have come at a worse time given his season-long struggles at the plate. The Yankees giving him an extended break through Monday is a wise decision. Ensuring he’s fully recovered could be key to helping him find his form in the second half of the season. With Torres underperforming, the Yankees will need to explore potential adjustments or reinforcements to stay competitive.
On the Blue Jays front, Yimi Garcia’s imminent return from the IL is great news for a bullpen in need of stability. His quick recovery and potential return before the All-Star break could bolster the Jays’ pitching depth just in time for a critical part of the season. With the trade deadline approaching, Garcia’s performance could not only aid the Jays but also enhance his trade value, making him a valuable asset whether Toronto decides to buy or sell. His situation exemplifies the dual pressures teams face at this juncture, balancing immediate needs with strategic long-term planning.
Each of these scenarios highlights the importance of strategic player management and the impact of injuries on a team’s season trajectory. As we approach the All-Star break and trade deadline, these decisions will significantly shape the AL East landscape.
Torres is looking chunky these days.
And there was a photo of him yawning earlier, that’s not what an employer would expect
Torres to SEA, PIT, KC, SF, KC,TEX? doubt CLE for P, INF help B-, C+ prospect(s)
He could be used as DH only
Forgot CUBs also
Talk about running late… the story is a day old.
OMG Put Torres on IL and call up Vivas or Pereza. Maybe both to replace DJL and Torres.