The Diamondbacks optioned Martinez to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.
With Zach Davies (back) returning from the injured list, Martinez will end up being the roster casualty. The 22-year-old gave up six runs over 4.2 innings and picked up his first career save after he was recalled Aug. 17.
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Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Notches first MLB save
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Martinez earned a save against San Diego on Thursday, walking two batters and striking out three over 1.1 scoreless innings.
Closer Paul Sewald had pitched four times in five days coming into Thursday, as had top setup man Kevin Ginkel, so Arizona manager Torey Lovullo opted to go to Martinez -- who was called up from Triple-A Reno earlier in the day -- to protect a two-run lead in the eighth inning. Martinez struck out Ha-Seong Kim looking to end that frame, then returned for the ninth to try to close things out. He got himself into a bit of trouble by walking Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts but escaped with the save after striking out Jake Cronenworth to end the contest. Though this was certainly an impressive performance by the 22-year-old right-hander, it's unlikely that he'll see many (if any) more save chances this season as long as Sewald and Ginkel are healthy and available.
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Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Recalled from Triple-A
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Arizona recalled Martinez from Triple-A Reno on Thursday.
Martinez has allowed seven earned runs in 3.1 innings (four appearances) this season in the majors, but the Diamondbacks need a fresh bullpen arm leading into their four-game series at San Diego. He'll operate in a low-leverage role.
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Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Optioned to Reno
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Martinez was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.
Martinez made four appearances during his time in the majors, allowing seven runs in 3.1 innings while walking more batters (five) than he struck out (four). He'll exit the roster to create space for Brandon Pfaadt, who was recalled to start against the Reds.
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Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Makes MLB debut
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Martinez allowed two runs on one hit and two walks while striking out two over one inning in Friday's 7-3 win over Pittsburgh. He also hit a batter.
Martinez brought the heat as advertised, averaging 100.8 mph on his four-seamer with 14 of 29 pitches clocking in at over 100 mph. He also brought the control issues that have dogged him in the minors. The 21-year-old right-hander struck out 41 batters in 31 innings at Triple-A Reno this season but also walked 28.
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Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Recalled from Triple-A
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Arizona recalled Martinez from Triple-A Reno on Friday.
Martinez spent some time in the Diamondbacks' bullpen in late June but was not called on to make his MLB debut. He'll get another chance in Arizona's final series before the All-Star break. The 21-year-old right-hander has posted a 3.77 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 31 innings this season at the Triple-A level.
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Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Sent back to Reno
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Arizona optioned Martinez to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.
Martinez did not make an appearance during his two-day stay on the Diamondbacks' major-league roster. The 21-year-old right-hander has posted a 4.18 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 38:27 K:BB in 28 innings of relief this season at the Triple-A level.
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Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Heading to big leagues
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Martinez was called up from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
Martinez will join the big-league club for the first time in his career after he was sent down ahead of the season in March. The right-hander has produced a 4.18 ERA and 1.71 WHIP with 38 strikeouts over 28 innings in 25 appearances with Reno this year.
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Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Optioned to Triple-A Reno
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Martinez was optioned to Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
Martinez struck out 62 batters over 38 innings last season in the minor leagues, though only 4.2 of those frames were above Double-A. The 21-year-old figures to open in a high-leverage role with Reno in 2023.
Martinez was added to the Diamondbacks' 40-man roster Tuesday.
Martinez spent the first half of 2022 completing his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and he saw most of his game action while he built up with High-A Hillsboro. The 21-year-old moved up to Triple-A Reno down the stretch and should open next season in the upper minors.
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Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Pitching at High-A
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Martinez (elbow) was reinstated from Single-A Visalia's 60-day injured list and promoted to High-A Hillsboro on July 22.
Martinez, who underwent Tommy John surgery last summer, made a swift recovery from the procedure and was cleared to begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on July 12. After two outings in rookie ball, the Diamondbacks saw enough from Martinez to advance him to the High-A level for the first time in his career. Through his first two appearances with Hillsboro, Martinez has struck out five over 3.1 innings while allowing three earned runs on four hits and one walk.
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Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Could return this summer
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Martinez, who is on the mend from Tommy John surgery, is targeting a return sometime this summer, Kyle Glaser of Baseball America reports.
Martinez had a 6.65 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB in 23 innings at Low-A Visalia last season. He could get back into action for the Rawhide around his 21st birthday in late July.
