Rays' Nick Martinez shines with strong pitching performance this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Nick Martinez of the Tampa Bay Rays has delivered impressive pitching results through May 2026, boasting a 5-1 record and a 1.62 ERA. He has allowed two or fewer runs in each of his 11 starts and issued only three walks in 29 2/3 innings. Martinez credits his success to an aggressive approach on the mound and effective collaboration with pitching coach Kyle Snyder. The Rays currently hold the American League's top record as they enter June, reflecting Martinez's significant impact on the team's performance this season.
- •Martinez has a 1.62 ERA after 11 starts this season.
- •He has allowed two or fewer runs in each start through May.
- •Martinez has walked only three batters in 29 2/3 innings.
- •The Rays have the American League’s best record entering June.
- •Martinez signed a one-year deal worth $13 million with the Rays.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Rays’ Nick Martinez Credits Aggressive Approach For Exceptional Season
"Nick Martinez's impact with the Rays, who have the American League’s top record as the calendar flips to June, has been unmistakable. That includes away from the mound.
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