Former Giants Pitching Coach J.P. Martinez Joins Atlanta Braves Staff

J.P. Martinez, who served as the San Francisco Giants' pitching coach for one season and spent five total seasons with the organization, has accepted a new role as the bullpen coach for the Atlanta Braves. Martinez had expressed a desire to remain with the Giants, but with his return not guaranteed, he opted for the "bird in hand" opportunity with the Braves. Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey confirmed the team was still evaluating its coaching staff and had not informed Martinez he wouldn't return, expressing support for his future success.