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Rangers designate Chris Martin for assignment after injury struggles

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Rangers designate Chris Martin for assignment after injury struggles

Summary

The Texas Rangers have designated relief pitcher Chris Martin for assignment. Activated from the injured list, Martin's contract was impacted by poor performance, accumulating a 9.00 ERA over 14 innings this season. He landed on the injured list three times and made six rehab appearances for the Round Rock Express. With Martin's release, the Rangers' 40-man roster consists of 39 players.

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Status Watch

•Chris Martin has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers.
•He struggled with a 9.00 ERA in 14 innings this season.
•Martin was activated from the injured list prior to his designation.
•He has spent time on the injured list three times this season.
•The Rangers' 40-man roster now has 39 players.

Latest Updates

5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Veteran righty Chris Martin designated for assignment by Rangers after third IL stint
5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers designate Chris Martin for assignment

What they're saying

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Veteran right-handed reliever Chris Martin was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers on Monday after being reinstated from his third injured list stint this season because of a right shoulder issue. Martin, who turned 40 in June, is 1-1 with a 9.00 ERA in 16 games this season, allowing 25 hits and 14 earned runs in 14 innings. The 6-foot-8 Martin is an Arlington native who initially played for his hometown team in 2018 and 2019.
— Yahoo Sports