Rangers designate Chris Martin for assignment after injury struggles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"The Rangers have designated relief pitcher Chris Martin for assignment
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 5:40 PMVeteran righty Chris Martin designated for assignment by Rangers after third IL stint
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 SportsAug 3, 2026, 5:08 PMRangers designate Chris Martin for assignment
The Rangers have designated relief pitcher Chris Martin for assignment
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