Former Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox reliever Chris Martin has decided his future after an 11-season major league career.
The 40-year-old right-hander last pitched for the Texas Rangers, who released him in August. His career included a World Series championship with the Atlanta Braves and bullpen roles with seven MLB organizations.
Martin debuted with the Colorado Rockies in 2014 and later became a relief option for several postseason contenders. He remained a free agent after his departure from Texas.
FanSided’s Robert Murray shared an update Wednesday on X, formerly Twitter, reporting the veteran reliever's decision and recapping the teams he represented.
“Veteran reliever Chris Martin has retired from Major League Baseball. Martin, who pitched 11 seasons, spent time with the Rangers, Braves, Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers, Yankees and Rockies.”
Martin finished with a 19-25 record, 3.53 ERA and 16 saves across 434 regular-season appearances. He struck out 409 batters while issuing just 55 walks over 403 innings.
His strongest season came with the Red Sox in 2023, when he went 4-1 with a 1.05 ERA in 55 games and received a fifth-place vote for the American League Cy Young Award.
Article Continues BelowThe Dodgers acquired Martin from the Chicago Cubs at the 2022 trade deadline. A year earlier, he helped the Braves win the World Series, contributing two scoreless appearances against the Houston Astros. He also pitched in Japan from 2016-17.
His final season brought shoulder problems and a 9.00 ERA over 16 appearances for Texas. The Rangers designated him for assignment August 3 before releasing him on August 8.
Murray’s report confirms the end of a career highlighted by exceptional control, a championship and successful stretches in several major league bullpens.