Summary
The New York Yankees are exploring the possibility of adding free agent pitcher Nick Martinez to their team. Martinez, who is 35 years old, pitched both as a starter and in the bullpen last season and could provide valuable depth for the Yankees’ pitching rotation.
Key Facts
- The Yankees re-signed Cody Bellinger but have not made other significant moves this offseason.
- The team is considering Nick Martinez, a 35-year-old pitcher, to strengthen their pitching staff.
- Martinez played for the Cincinnati Reds last season, making 26 starts and appearing in a total of 40 games.
- He pitched 165 2/3 innings with a 4.45 ERA (a measure of how many earned runs a pitcher gives up per nine innings).
- Martinez has played in 280 Major League Baseball games over eight seasons.
- From 2018 to 2021, he played in Japan and has a 3.67 ERA since returning to MLB.
- The Yankees are seeking additional pitching options due to the current health of key starters like Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt.
