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Luis Martinez | Catcher

Team: Baltimore Orioles
Age / DOB:  (28) / 4/3/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 210
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Luis Martinez (oblique) was scheduled to hit Tuesday.
Martinez strained his left oblique two weeks ago while swinging a bat and has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut. The 27-year-old is expected to open the season in Triple-A. Mar 5 - 12:41 PM
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter

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Luis Martinez - C - Orioles

Luis Martinez strained his left oblique while swinging a bat Tuesday.

Martinez left the field as a precaution and still hopes to be available for Wednesday's intrasquad game. The 27-year-old backstop projects to open the season with Triple-A Norfolk.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Feb 19 - 1:45 PM
Luis Martinez - C - Orioles

Orioles sent C Luis Martinez outright to Triple-A Norfolk.

Martinez was designated for assignment earlier this week but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. A 27-year-old catcher, he batted .270/.350/.386 last season at the Triple-A level.
Feb 8 - 2:07 PM
Luis Martinez - C - Orioles

Orioles designated C Luiz Martinez for assignment.

The O's claimed Martinez off waivers from the Rangers in early January. A 27-year-old catcher, he batted just .270/.350/.386 last season at the Triple-A level.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Feb 5 - 4:23 PM
Luis Martinez - C - Orioles

Orioles claimed C Luis Martinez off waivers from the Rangers.

Martinez had been designated for assignment last month. The 27-year-old backstop appeared in 10 games with the Rangers in 2012 but spent the majority of the year at Triple-A Round Rock.
Jan 4 - 2:18 PM
Luis Martinez - C - Orioles

Rangers designated C Luis Martinez for assignment.

Martinez was cleared to make room for the newly-signed A.J. Pierzynski on the 40-man roster. The 27-year-old backstop appeared in 10 games with the Rangers this past season, but spent the majority of the year at Triple-A Round Rock.
Wed, Dec 26, 2012 12:10:00 PM
Luis Martinez - C - Orioles

Rangers recalled C Luis Martinez from Triple-A Round Rock.

The 27-year-old backstop appeared in one game with the Rangers earlier this season as a defensive replacement and did not get an at-bat. He'll serve as the club's backup catcher behind Geovany Soto while Mike Napoli recovers from a strained quad.
Sat, Aug 11, 2012 04:42:00 PM
Luis Martinez - C - Orioles

Rangers optioned C Luiz Martinez to Triple-A Round Rock.

Martinez was no longer needed with Yorvit Torrealba returning from the restricted list. He'll continue to serve as organizational catching depth in the minors.
Sat, Jul 21, 2012 12:43:00 PM
Luis Martinez - C - Orioles

Rangers recalled C Luis Martinez from Triple-A Round Rock.

Martinez is on his way to Seattle, and likely will arrive just after the first pitch on Saturday. While the corresponding move won't be Napoli going to the DL, this does mean that he's unlikely to play behind the plate anytime soon. In 50 games for Triple-A Round Rock, Martinez was hitting .262 with two homers and 17 RBI. He'll provide catching depth in the wake of Napoli's injury.
Related: Mike Napoli
Sat, Jul 14, 2012 08:27:00 PM
Luis Martinez - C - Orioles

Rangers acquired C Luis Martinez from the Padres for RHP Ryan Kelly.

Martinez was designated for assignment over the weekend in order to make room for the new acquisitions in the Mat Latos deal. The 26-year-old backstop batted .203/.309/.305 with one home run and 10 RBI over 68 plate appearances with the Padres this past season. The Rangers are pretty set in the catching department on the major-league level, but Martinez provides some useful depth.
Wed, Dec 21, 2011 02:05:00 PM
Luis Martinez - C - Orioles

Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the Mets have interest in Padres' catcher Luis Martinez.

Martinez was designated for assignment following the blockbuster Mat Latos deal. The 26-year-old backstop batted .203/.309/.305 with one home run and 10 RBI over 68 plate appearances with the Padres this past season. The Mets are currently exploring their options for a backup catcher after non-tendering Ronny Paulino earlier this month.
Related: Mets
Source: Mike Puma on Twitter
Mon, Dec 19, 2011 10:27:00 PM
Luis Martinez - C - Orioles

Padres designated C Luis Martinez for assignment.

He was cleared to make room for the Padres' new acquisitions in the Mat Latos deal. Martinez, 26, batted .203/.309/.305 with one home run and 10 RBI over 68 plate appearances with the Padres this past season.
Sat, Dec 17, 2011 03:52:00 PM
Luis Martinez - C - Orioles

Padres recalled C Luis Martinez from Triple-A Tucson.

Martinez, 26, is batting .263/.349/.395 with one home run and 10 RBI over 43 plate appearances with the Padres this season. He will serve as the third catcher behind Nick Hundley and Rob Johnson the rest of the way.
Fri, Sep 2, 2011 05:51:00 PM
Luis Martinez - C - Orioles

Padres optioned C Luis Martinez to Triple-A Tucson.

He was cleared to make room for Nick Hundley's return from the disabled list. Martinez, 26, is batting .263/.349/.395 with one home run and 10 RBI over 43 plate appearances with the big club this season. He will likely return when rosters expand in September.
Fri, Aug 12, 2011 05:03:00 PM
Luis Martinez - C - Orioles

Padres recalled C Luis Martinez from Triple-A Tucson.

Martinez went 0-for-2 in a brief stint with the Padres earlier this month. He'll get a chance to serve as the primary backup to Rob Johnson until Nick Hundley is ready to return from elbow surgery.
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 06:25:00 PM

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