"Riley Martin has been lights out so far, throwing 5.1 scoreless innings across five appearances with five strikeouts and zero walks. He primarily throws a four-seam fastball that averages 94.4 mph, complementing it with a curveball and a slider."
"During his time with the Iowa Cubs, he regularly threw two or three innings, which could translate well to the majors, joining Ben Brown as possible multi-inning options."
"Martin's most impressive outing came against the Phillies when he faced three All-Stars in Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Bryce Harper, retiring them on just six pitches."
The Chicago Cubs' pitching staff has faced significant injuries, leading to Riley Martin's promotion to the MLB bullpen. With closer Daniel Palencia on the injured list, the team may adopt a 'closer by committee' approach. Martin has performed exceptionally well, throwing 5.1 scoreless innings with five strikeouts. He primarily uses a fastball, complemented by a curveball and slider. His previous experience in Triple-A suggests he could handle increased workload, making him a valuable asset in high-leverage situations.
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