NICK MARTINEZ
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Wed, Sep 03, 2025

12:12 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) retired the lone batter he faced in relief and collected his second hold of the season in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Cardinals.

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

3:12 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over six innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Wednesday.

Tue, Aug 12, 2025

10:11 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) Reds list Martinez as their starting pitcher for Friday's series opener versus the Brewers in Cincinnati.

Fri, Aug 08, 2025

8:45 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is slated to start Saturday's' game against the Pirates at PNC Park.

Tue, Aug 05, 2025

11:18 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) allowed two earned runs on two hits and no walks in 2.1 innings of relief in Monday's 3-2 win over the Cubs.

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

7:19 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) of baseball operations Nick Krall said Wednesday that Martinez will move to the bullpen after the Reds acquired Zack Littell from the Rays earlier in the day, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Sun, Jul 13, 2025

6:00 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (7-9) earned the win Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over 5.1 innings while striking out three in the 4-2 victory over the Rockies.

Tue, Jun 24, 2025

8:10 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) struck out one over a scoreless seventh inning to earn a hold in Monday's 6-1 win over the Yankees.

Sun, Jun 22, 2025

3:14 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) threw two perfect innings with no strikeouts Saturday against the Cardinals.

Wed, May 21, 2025

9:09 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (2-5) took the loss Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over six innings as the Reds fell 1-0 to the Pirates. He struck out three.

Sat, May 10, 2025

10:47 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (1-4) was saddled with the loss after giving up three earned runs on 10 hits and zero walks while striking out five batters in six innings Friday against the Astros.

Mon, May 05, 2025

8:33 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) allowed a run on four hits and no walks while striking out six over six inning Sunday against the Nationals. He did not factor into the decision.

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

7:17 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Giants after allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk in 5.2 innings. He struck out eight.

Sat, Apr 05, 2025

9:03 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (0-2) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings as the Reds fell 3-2 to the Brewers. He struck out two.

Sun, Mar 02, 2025

10:36 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) allowed one walk and struck out three over two scoreless relief innings in Saturday's spring game against San Diego.

Mon, Feb 24, 2025

6:40 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) allowed two hits and struck out three over two innings in Sunday's spring game against the Giants.

Sun, Nov 17, 2024

10:13 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) accepted the Reds' $21.05 million qualifying offer for 2025 on Sunday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

12:51 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is expected to exercise his option to opt out of his $12 million 2025 deal, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Aug 30, 2024

4:59 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) didn't factor into the decision in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against Milwaukee, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

Sun, Aug 25, 2024

5:13 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Pittsburgh allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and no walks with a strikeout over three innings.

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

9:33 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 11-7 win over the Blue Jays, coughing up six runs on six hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Fri, Aug 16, 2024

10:29 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (6-6) took the loss Friday against the Royals, allowing three runs on eight hits over six innings. He struck out four.

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

11:20 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Brewers in Milwaukee.

Mon, Aug 05, 2024

3:26 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) will start Monday's game against the Marlins in Miami.

Wed, Jul 31, 2024

9:40 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (5-5) picked up Tuesday's win over the Cubs, allowing four hits and striking out three over four scoreless innings.

Wed, Jul 24, 2024

5:36 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) won't face Atlanta in the final game of Wednesday's doubleheader after the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

Tue, Jul 23, 2024

10:57 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) will start Tuesday's game in Atlanta, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Jun 12, 2024

6:42 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (2-4) was the losing the pitcher in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Guardians. He allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two over 1.2 innings.

Tue, Jun 11, 2024

11:42 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is expected to operate as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen behind opener Brett Suter in Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Greg Kuffner of SI.com reports.

Sun, May 26, 2024

7:01 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (2-3) allowed one hit over 4.1 scoreless innings to earn the victory Sunday against the Dodgers. He struck out three.

Thu, May 23, 2024

10:59 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (1-3) took the loss Wednesday as the Reds were downed 7-3 by the Padres, coughing up five runs on eight hits and a walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out two.

Tue, May 21, 2024

7:05 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is listed as the Reds' probable starter for Wednesday's game against the Padres in Cincinnati.

Fri, May 17, 2024

9:06 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (1-2) earned the win over the Dodgers on Thursday, pitching five shutout innings in relief while allowing one hit and striking out four.

Thu, May 16, 2024

10:07 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is expected to operate as a bulk reliever behind opener Brent Suter in Thursday's game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Wed, May 15, 2024

1:33 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is an option to start Thursday's game against the Dodgers in place of Nick Lodolo (groin), Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Tue, May 07, 2024

2:40 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) made his most recent appearance as a reliever in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Orioles, striking out two and allowing no hits and one walk over two scoreless innings.

Wed, May 01, 2024

7:27 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (0-2) took the loss Tuesday against the Padres, allowing five runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings.

Mon, Apr 29, 2024

12:56 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Padres at Petco Park.

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

4:19 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (0-1) took the loss against the Phillies on Thursday, allowing five runs on 11 hits over six innings. He struck out three.

Mon, Apr 22, 2024

3:51 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) manager David Bell said Martinez will start Thursday's game against the Phillies in Cincinnati, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Sun, Apr 21, 2024

9:25 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) allowed two hits and struck out two over three scoreless inning, picking up his first hold in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Angels.

Sun, Apr 14, 2024

2:38 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) isn't listed among the Reds' three probable pitchers for the team's series in Seattle that begins Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

12:29 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) will have his turn in the Reds' rotation skipped following Thursday's rainout, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

11:42 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) and the Reds won't face the Brewers on Thursday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in CIncinnati.

Sun, Mar 31, 2024

6:39 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Nationals, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out three.

Fri, Mar 22, 2024

8:17 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (ribs) allowed three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out four over 3.2 innings in Thursday's spring start against Seattle.

Mon, Mar 18, 2024

5:51 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) manager David Bell said Monday that Martinez (ribs) is locked into a rotation spot, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Mar 17, 2024

11:42 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (ribs) threw three innings at the Reds complex Saturday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Sat, Mar 16, 2024

12:21 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (ribs) will throw live batting practice Saturday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Mar 15, 2024

2:54 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) manager David Bell said Friday that Martinez (rib) is not a lock to start Saturday as previously anticipated, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

4:53 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) next Cactus League appearance has been pushed back from Thursday to Saturday because of a rib injury, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Sat, Mar 09, 2024

8:16 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) threw four perfect innings and struck out six before rain forced the cancellation of Friday's spring start against the Dodgers.

Wed, Mar 06, 2024

6:08 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) Nick Lodolo (leg) behind schedule this spring, both Andrew Abbott and Martinez are likely to begin the season in the starting rotation, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Feb 27, 2024

6:31 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) Andrew Abbott and, to a lesser extent Brandon Williamson, are competing for the Reds' fifth starter role, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

7:45 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) walked one and struck out two over two scoreless innings in Monday's Cactus League start against the Brewers.

Fri, Feb 16, 2024

9:46 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) said Thursday that he prefers starting but is accepting of a bullpen role, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "I haven't been shy in saying that I prefer starting, but I also find a lot of things I am passionate about as a reliever," the pitcher said.

Wed, Sep 20, 2023

10:27 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) Padres list Martinez as their probable starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Cardinals at Petco Park.

Mon, Sep 18, 2023

7:41 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) served as the Padres' opening pitcher in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Athletics, taking a no-decision while striking out five and allowing one hit and no walks over three scoreless innings.

Sun, Sep 17, 2023

11:04 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) will serve as the Padres' opening pitcher for Sunday's game at Oakland.

Sun, Aug 06, 2023

12:02 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (5-4) earned the win over the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one batter over two scoreless innings. After the game, Padres manager Bob Melvin said in an interview with 97.3 The Fan San Diego that could still start against Seattle on Tuesday despite his usage Saturday.

Wed, Aug 02, 2023

11:35 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) will start Wednesday's game against the Rockies at Coors Field after Joe Musgrove was scratched due to "minor" right shoulder soreness, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

12:08 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) allowed five runs on four hits and a walk without retiring a batter during Pittsburgh's defeat of San Diego on Wednesday.

Wed, Jun 21, 2023

4:13 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (3-3) was tagged with the loss and a blown save Tuesday against the Giants, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over 1.2 innings.

Wed, May 31, 2023

12:44 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (3-2) earned the win Tuesday against Miami, allowing a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning.

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

11:02 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) (2-1) earned the win over Chicago on Wednesday, allowing three hits and striking out two batters over three scoreless frames.

Sun, Apr 23, 2023

12:30 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) manager Bob Melvin confirmed prior to Saturday's 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks that Martinez will shift to the bullpen following Joe Musgrove's (toe/shoulder) return from the 15-day injured list, Bill Center of MLB.com reports. "We'll have Nick ready in the bullpen pretty quick, too. The very earliest is [Sunday]," Melvin said.

Fri, Apr 14, 2023

3:00 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) did not factor in the decision against Milwaukee on Thursday, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two batters over six innings.

Sun, Mar 26, 2023

11:54 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) tossed 4.2 innings against Texas in a Cactus League contest Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight batters.

Mon, Mar 20, 2023

4:10 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) has returned to the Padres after playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, 97.3 The Fan San Diego reports.

Tue, Feb 21, 2023

11:30 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) will start the Padres' Cactus League opener Friday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Nov 15, 2022

11:31 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) agreed to a contract with the Padres on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Fri, Sep 23, 2022

4:43 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (4-4) was tagged with the loss and a blown save against the Cardinals on Thursday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning.

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

7:29 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) earned a hold against Arizona on Wednesday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters in one inning.

7:29 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) earned a hold against Arizona on Wednesday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters in one inning.

Mon, Aug 29, 2022

10:05 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) Bob Melvin stated Monday that Martinez will continue to be his first choice in save chances, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Aug 28, 2022

10:13 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) earned the save against Kansas City on Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter in one scoreless inning.

Sun, Aug 21, 2022

9:15 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Nationals.

Mon, Aug 01, 2022

6:10 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.

6:10 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.

Fri, Jul 29, 2022

5:45 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) was placed on the paternity list Friday.

Tue, Jul 26, 2022

11:07 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) earned the save, allowing an unearned run on a hit while striking out one in the 10th inning of a 6-4 extra-inning win Tuesday in Detroit.

Sat, Jul 23, 2022

11:20 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) earned a hold against the Mets on Friday with a perfect eighth inning of work.

Mon, Jul 04, 2022

4:17 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (3-3) earned the win over the Dodgers on Sunday, pitching 2.1 scoreless innings during which he allowed one hit and struck out two batters.

Wed, Jun 29, 2022

9:11 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) picked up the save Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed two hits and one walk without a strikeout over three scoreless innings.

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

8:50 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk over 3.2 innings of relief Wednesday to record his first save of the season in a 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks. He struck out three.

Sun, Jun 12, 2022

3:02 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) did not factor in the decision against Colorado in Game 1 of a doubleheader Saturday, but he struck out nine over 5.2 innings while allowing just one run on five hits and three walks.

Sat, Jun 11, 2022

1:36 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) will start Game 1 of Saturday''s doubleheader against the Rockies.

Mon, Jun 06, 2022

3:00 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) allowed two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out four batters over four-plus innings against Milwaukee on Sunday. He did not factor in the decision.

Mon, May 30, 2022

10:54 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (2-3) allowed three runs on seven hits and four walks over six innings Monday, striking out two and taking a loss against the Cardinals.

Sun, May 22, 2022

7:25 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) will start Monday's game against the Brewers, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Thu, May 19, 2022

9:07 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) scattered two hits and struck out six over four scoreless innings of relief in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Phillies.

Mon, May 16, 2022

4:21 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) will be replaced in the rotation by Blake Snell (groin) this week, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Wed, May 11, 2022

8:34 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) tossed four innings, allowing five runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight in the loss to the Cubs on Wednesday.

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

6:40 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (1-2) earned the win during Thursday's 7-5 win over the Reds, allowing two runs on five hits across five innings. He struck out five and walked two.

Sat, Apr 16, 2022

10:32 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (0-1) took the loss Saturday as the Padres fell 5-2 to Atlanta, giving up four runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and four walks over five innings. He struck out three.

Fri, Apr 08, 2022

12:38 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) is listed as the Padres' starting pitcher for Monday's series opener in San Francisco.

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

4:22 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) Padres officially announced Martinez's signing Wednesday, after he had previously reached a verbal agreement with the team on a four-year, $25.5 million deal in December, Dennis Lin of Athletic reports.

Wed, Dec 01, 2021

10:58 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) agreed to a four-year, $20 million contract with the Padres on Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Fri, Dec 01, 2017

2:49 PM - Nick Martinez (Tex) Rangers declined to tender Martinez (groin) a contract for 2018.

Mon, Nov 13, 2017

9:04 AM - Nick Martinez (Tex) underwent surgery Monday to repair a sports hernia, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

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