The Texas Rangers received positive updates regarding their bullpen on Wednesday as veteran reliever Chris Martin participated in his first rehabilitation game. The 39-year-old right-hander took the mound for the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders against Midland, marking his first competitive action since being placed on the injured list earlier this month.
Frisco is located approximately 12 miles west of McKinney. During the outing, Martin pitched one scoreless inning, surrendering a single hit while striking out two batters. This performance represents a significant milestone in his recovery process from a right shoulder impingement.
Martin was initially placed on the 15-day injured list on June 1, with the move retroactive to May 31, due to recurring discomfort in his right shoulder. This marks his second stint on the injured list this season stemming from the same issue. Earlier in the year, he missed more than a month of play, sitting out from mid-April through late May.
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker has indicated that Martin does not require an extended rehabilitation assignment. According to team officials, only a couple of additional outings should be sufficient before the club activates him to the major league roster. The organization is taking a cautious approach with the veteran pitcher to ensure his shoulder has fully recovered before he returns to the big leagues.
Martin’s performance this season has struggled compared to his career norms. In 12 appearances during 2026, he has recorded a 7.84 earned run average. A healthy return could allow him to stabilize his performance during the second half of the season.
