Chris Martin Returns to Rangers for 2026 Season

After a 2025 season hampered by multiple injuries, 39-year-old relief pitcher Chris Martin has returned to the Texas Rangers for 2026. Despite three stints on the injured list last year, Martin made 49 appearances, logging 42.1 innings with a 2.98 ERA. Renowned for his elite command and status as one of the most effective tall pitchers in MLB history, Martin remains a key piece of the Rangers' bullpen as he looks to stay healthy and continue his career-long trend of throwing strikes.