Carlos Martinez
SP,RP - STL
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Eligibility
Carlos Martinez recently underwent a cleanup procedure on his right shoulder.
Fantasy Impact
Martinez has dealt with shoulder problems for a couple of years now, which is the main reason why he wasn't used as a starter in 2019. The Cardinals have yet to make an official announcement about this but it doesn't sound like anything that will affect his off-season routine.
Carlos Martinez struck out one in a clean inning in Sunday's win over the Cubs.
Fantasy Impact
Martinez rolled through the Cubs in a non-save situation Sunday. He has 24 saves and a 3.17 ERA this season, and will look to continue his reliability in the playoffs.
Carlos Martinez earned the save Monday against the Diamondbacks, allowing one hit in one inning with one strikeout.
Fantasy Impact
Martinez successfully converted his 24th save of the season. He's adapted well to his first full season as a closer, posting a 3.30 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 51:18 K:BB across 46.1 innings.
Carlos Martinez pitched a scoreless ninth inning while walking one batter to record his 23rd save Saturday against the Cubs. He struck out two.
Fantasy Impact
He has now converted 12 straight save chances, and has posted a 3.38 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts through 45.1 innings.
Carlos Martinez earned the save Friday against the Cubs, allowing one walk in 0.2 innings.
Fantasy Impact
Martinez sandwiched a walk in between two easy outs en route to his 22nd save of the season. He owns a 3.45 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 44.1 innings this season (44 appearances).
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