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Out · expected back around Feb 1
Martin has been shelved since late April with a left flexor strain. He's had difficulty recovering from his throwing sessions, and if that continues, surgery will become an option. Even if Martin doesn't go under the knife, he won't be a candidate to pitch again in 2026.
2026 season
- GP
- 8
- W-L
- 0-0
- ERA
- 2.16
- WHIP
- 0.84
- K
- 10
- IP
- 8.1
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23 | vs PHI | W 8-7 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 21 | vs PHI | W 7-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 19 | vs NYM | W 2-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 17 | vs NYM | W 12-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 14 | @PHI | W 10-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 12 | vs PIT | W 7-6 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 10 | vs PIT | L 0-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 6 | @TB | L 4-6 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest news
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Martin (elbow) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Martin has been shelved since late April with a left flexor strain. He's had difficulty recovering from his throwing sessions, and if that continues, surgery will become an option. Even if Martin doesn't go under the knife, he won't be a candidate to pitch again in 2026.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 19
Manager Craig Counsell announced July 8 that Martin (elbow) has resumed a throwing program at the Cubs' facility in Arizona, MLB.com reports.
The Cubs haven't provided another update on Martin's status in nearly a month, making it unclear whether the left-hander suffered a setback in his recovery from a left flexor strain or is simply being ramped up slowly. Martin turned in a 2.16 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB in 8.1 innings over his eight appearances prior to hitting the injured list April 26.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 5
The Cubs announced June 10 that Martin (elbow) has resumed playing catch, MLB.com reports.
Back on April 27, Martin was diagnosed with a left elbow flexor strain, an injury that was expected to keep him on the shelf for about eight weeks. Though he was recently able to start throwing again, Martin has yet to advance to facing hitters and looks as though he'll wind up missing more time than originally anticipated. Martin had gotten off to a strong start to the season prior to being shelved, posting a 2.16 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB in 8.1 innings over eight appearances.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 22
Martin has been diagnosed with flexor strain in his left elbow and is expected to miss eight weeks, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Martin was placed on the 15-day injured list over the weekend due to left elbow inflammation, but it's since been reported that he'll need more than the minimum to return to full strength. The Cubs are weathering quite the injury storm in the bullpen, as Daniel Palencia (lat), Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) and Hunter Harvey (triceps) are also on the shelf.
RotoWire via ESPN · Apr 28
The Cubs placed Martin on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to April 24, due to left elbow inflammation.
Martin has been an effective bullpen piece this season with a 2.16 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB over 8.1 innings, but he's now the latest in a long line of Cubs relievers to go down with an injury. The left-hander will be eligible to be reinstated May 9, but it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined.
RotoWire via ESPN · Apr 26
Martin will serve as the Cubs' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Martin will presumably work the first inning or two before handing the ball over to Colin Rea, who was previously listed as the Cubs' starter for Tuesday but will instead operate as a bulk reliever. The start will be the first of Martin's career after he made his previous three appearances with the Cubs out of the bullpen.
RotoWire via ESPN · Apr 14