What happened: Relief pitcher Chris Martin announced his retirement after 11 Major League seasons. After debuting in 2014, he appeared in 434 games for seven franchises, posting a 3.53 career ERA across 403 innings pitched. Martin also won a World Series title during his career.
Why it matters: Martin served as a dependable bullpen arm across both leagues for over a decade, contributing to multiple contending rosters. His retirement takes an experienced arm off the market as clubs begin constructing their pitching staffs for the 2027 campaign.
By the numbers: 434 appearances, 403 innings pitched, 3.53 ERA across 11 Major League seasons.
What to watch: Clubs seeking veteran relief depth will turn to remaining options on the open market as winter preparations continue for 2027.