"Martin signed a minor league deal with Chicago back in January. His contract was selected to the major league roster in mid-April, and he's appeared in seven games with sub-par results. The 2017 second-rounder (Astros) started out nicely, with four shutout innings, but he's allowed runs in three consecutive appearances and only completed one inning in that time."
"Now 30 years old, Martin was a highly regarded prospect, going from Houston to Arizona as part of the 2019 Zack Greinke blockbuster. Injuries have consistently hampered him, however. He's pitched in parts of five major league seasons between Houston, Arizona, Baltimore and now Chicago, totaling 80 2/3 innings with a 6.81 earned run average."
"Since being drafted, he's undergone Tommy John surgery and surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his lat. The first procedure wiped out his entire 2020 season and a good portion of the 2021 campaign. The second cost him all of the 2023 season."
The Chicago Cubs designated right-handed reliever Corbin Martin for assignment on Thursday, with his roster spot going to fellow right-handed reliever Gavin Hollowell, recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Martin signed a minor league deal with Chicago in January and had his contract selected to the major league roster in mid-April. In seven games, he struggled significantly, allowing runs in three consecutive appearances. Over those three outings, he faced 11 batters, yielding four hits including two homers and four walks, resulting in six earned runs. Now 30 years old, Martin was a 2017 second-round pick by Houston who has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, including Tommy John surgery and lat tendon repair. The Cubs have five days to trade, place on waivers, or release Martin.
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