SP,RP - FA
- Age 36
- Fordham
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
Next Start
- Rank
- P #74
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- Yahoo
- SP,RP
- ESPN
- SP,RP
- CBS
- SP,RP
Nick Martinez declined his half of a $20 million mutual option to stay with the Rays.
Fantasy Impact
Martinez will get a $4 million buyout and return to free agency. He should draw plenty of interest after making the All-Star team this season.
Rays’ manager Kevin Cash announced that Nick Martinez will start in Game 1 of the World Series against the Brewers on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Martinez allowed just one run over 5 2/3 innings in a victory over the Guardians in Game 4 of the ALCS in his last appearance in the postseason. It will be his first appearance in the World Series.
Nick Martinez was removed from his start early on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Martinez was hit on the back by a comebacker. He left the field with a trainer.
Rays manager Kevin Cash confirmed that Nick Martinez will start Game 3 of the ALDS against the Yankees on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Martinez will be making his first career postseason start in Yankee Stadium. He'll look to help send the Rays to the ALCS.
Nick Martinez allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out one across 2.2 innings in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Fantasy Impact
Martinez had a rough outing, allowing seven hits and four runs while failing to get through the third inning. Despite the tough finish, he enjoyed a strong first season in Tampa, posting a 3.10 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. He'll look to carry that success into the postseason as he helps the Rays make a deep run.
