Chris Martin

Chris Martin has been traded to the Braves in exchange for Kolby Allard.

Fantasy Impact

The Braves were desperately looking for bullpen help, and found it in Martin. Martin, who is a free agent after this season, should factor immediately into the back end of the Braves' bullpen. Given that he's filled in as closer at times for the Rangers, a move to the ninth-inning role can't be ruled out given Luke Jackson's struggles.

Chris Martin pitched a scoreless inning while striking out two in Friday's 5-2 win over the Athletics. He picked up his fourth save of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Martin came into the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead, allowed a double to Mark Canha and walked Ramon Laureano. He bounced back to post back-to-back strikeouts before forcing Chris Hermann to ground out and end the game. With Shawn Kelley on the injured list, Martin and Jose LeClerc are expected to split closing duties. This whole situation could change if the Rangers move any bullpen pieces at the deadline. Martin owns a a 3.08 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 43:4 K:BB in 38 innings.

Chris Martin threw a perfect inning on Saturday against the White Sox. He allowed a hit and struck out one in the outing.

Fantasy Impact

Martin's save was his third of the season. He's got a 3.30 ERA to go with it, he isn't a trustworthy option.

Chris Martin threw a perfect inning on Monday against Boston to earn a save. He struck out two in the outing.

Fantasy Impact

Martin's save was his second of the season. He's got a 3.55 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 27 strikeouts through 25 1/3 innings.

Chris Martin allowed one run on one hit, no walks, and one strikeout through one inning on Sunday. He blew a save in the outing.

Fantasy Impact

Martin's got a 3.44 ERA and 1.15 WHIP through 18 1/3 innings so far. He's not going to be in for saves super often.