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Joe Martinez | Relief Pitcher

Team: Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:  (30) / 2/26/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 190
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Indians signed RHP Joe Martinez to a minor league contract.
Martinez refused an outright assignment from the Diamondbacks this offseason and will look to compete for a bullpen spot with the Indians. The deal includes an invite to spring training. Wed, Dec 19, 2012 12:13:00 PM

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Joe Martinez - R - Indians

Joe Martinez has elected free agency.

He's refused an outright assignment from the Diamondbacks and will now look to catch on elsewhere. Martinez, 29, holds an ugly 6.22 ERA over 50 2/3 career major league innings.
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 11:27:00 AM
Joe Martinez - R - Indians

Diamondbacks recalled RHP Joe Martinez from Triple-A Reno.

Martinez appeared in just one game for the D'Backs this season and was horrible in his time at Triple-A. He'll have to pitch really well next spring to put himself in consideration for a roster spot.
Fri, Oct 5, 2012 12:08:00 PM
Joe Martinez - R - Indians

Diamondbacks optioned RHP Joe Martinez to Triple-A Reno.

Martinez made just one relief appearance during his six-day stay in the major leagues. The righty will continue to provide organizational relief depth for the Snakes.
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 11:16:00 AM
Joe Martinez - R - Indians

Diamondbacks recalled RHP Joe Martinez from Triple-A Reno.

Martinez had a 4.42 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 18 1/3 innings this year at the Triple-A level. The right-hander will function as a middle reliever for the Diamondbacks.
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 06:00:00 PM
Joe Martinez - R - Indians

Diamondbacks signed RHP Joe Martinez to a one-year contract.

Nick Piecoro says Martinez will be added to the 40-man roster, so evidently he's getting a guaranteed deal. The 28-year-old posted a 4.04 ERA over 35 games -- 16 starts -- at Triple-A in the Indians organization in 2011. He'll likely be used as a long man out of the bullpen and serve as rotation insurance.
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 08:19:00 PM
Joe Martinez - R - Indians

Indians sent RHP Joe Martinez outright to Triple-A Columbus.

The Tribe acquired Martinez earlier this offseason from the Pirates, but he wasn't really in the running for a big league job in camp this spring. The 27-year-old carries a 6.16 career ERA in 49 2/3 total major league innings. He was outrighted to clear a 40-man roster spot for freshly-signed backup infielder Orlando Cabrera.
Fri, Feb 18, 2011 03:09:00 PM
Joe Martinez - R - Indians

Indians acquired RHP Joe Martinez from the Pirates for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

He was designated for assignment by the Pirates before the holidays. Martinez, who turns 28 in February, has a 6.16 ERA and 28/21 K/BB ratio over 49 2/3 major league innings with Pittsburgh and San Francisco. He'll likely serve as insurance for the major league rotation and bullpen with Triple-A Columbus.
Tue, Jan 4, 2011 04:45:00 PM
Joe Martinez - R - Indians

Pirates designated RHP Joe Martinez for assignment.

He was cleared to open a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly-signed Kevin Correia. Martinez, who turns 28 in February, was acquired from the Giants in the Javier Lopez trade back in July. He spent most of the 2010 season at the Triple-A level, but posted a 4.12 ERA and 9/9 K/BB ratio over 19 2/3 big league innings.
Wed, Dec 22, 2010 01:36:00 PM
Joe Martinez - R - Indians

Pirates recalled RHP Joe Martinez from Triple-A Indianapolis.

The sinkerballer was acquired from the Giants at the trade deadline in the Javier Lopez deal. Martinez's numbers at Triple-A this season have been so-so, as he's posted a 3.94 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 83/33 K/BB ratio over 109 2/3 innings. He did have an impressive 3.0 GB/FB rate. Martinez has a limited ceiling, but he is an option for the back end of the Pirates rotation. He'll pitch only out of the bullpen for them this year, though.
Sun, Sep 5, 2010 10:52:00 AM
Joe Martinez - R - Indians

Pirates acquired RHP Joe Martinez and OF John Bowker from the Giants for LHP Javier Lopez.

Martinez hasn't posted great numbers this season, but he's six years younger than Lopez and has a more promising future -- possibly as a starter. In 41 big league innings thus far, he has a 6.80 ERA.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010 04:03:00 PM
Joe Martinez - R - Indians

Giants recalled RHP Joe Martinez from Triple-A Fresno.

Martinez has traveled between Fresno and San Francisco many times this year and will probably make the trek several times more before the year is through. He has a 4.00 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in nine big-league innings.
Sat, Jul 24, 2010 06:37:00 PM
Joe Martinez - R - Indians

Giants optioned RHP Joe Martinez to Triple-A Fresno.

Martinez tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings in his only appearance during his latest stint with the team. He has allowed four runs over nine innings in one start and two relief appearances with the Giants this season.
Mon, Jul 19, 2010 06:45:00 PM
Joe Martinez - R - Indians

Giants recalled RHP Joe Martinez from Triple-A Fresno.

He'll take the place of the injured Dan Runzler on the 25-man roster. Martinez has allowed four runs over 7 1/3 innings (4.91 ERA) in one start and one relief appearance with the Giants this season.
Fri, Jul 9, 2010 06:46:00 PM
Joe Martinez - R - Indians

Giants optioned RHP Joe Martinez to Triple-A Fresno.

Martinez allowed four runs in 6 1/3 innings against the Orioles last week and will head back to the minors to clear a spot in the Giants' starting rotation for Madison Bumgarner. Martinez, 27, could be recalled as a long reliever or emergency starter somewhere down the line.
Sat, Jun 26, 2010 04:33:00 PM

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