Braves sign righty Chris Martin to 2-year, $14 million contract
RHP Chris Martin was traded to the Atlanta Braves from the Texas Ranges for for LHP Kolby Allard before the July 31, 2019 trade deadline.
ATLANTA - Chris Martin will be wearing a Braves jersey again next season. The Atlanta Braves announced the righty was picked up on a two-year contract worth $14 million.
The 33-year-old Martin was acquired by the ball club at the July 31 trade deadline from Texas. He has appeared in 58 games between the two clubs, compiling a 3.40 ERA (21 ER/55.2 IP) with four saves and a 22.0 K/BB ratio (65 strikeouts/5 walks). Martin went 1-1 with a 4.08 ERA (8 ER/17.2 IP) in 20 games for the Braves, striking out 22 and walking just one.
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Martin led all qualifying relievers last season with an 0.81 BB/9 ratio.
He will receive $7 million for each of the two years, according to his contract with the Braves.
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