"Right-hander Seth Martinez went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment, per the transaction log at MLB.com. Miami assigned him outright to Triple-A Jacksonville, but Martinez has rejected that assignment in favor of free agency - as is his right as a player who's previously been outrighted in his career. The 31-year-old Martinez pitched just 6 2/3 innings with the Marlins in 2025, during which he allowed four runs on four hits and three walks with four punchouts."
"Martinez has never been a hard thrower, but this year's 90.1 mph average four-seamer and 88.8 mph average sinker both represent career-low marks. Those obviously came in small samples, but Statcast shows that his velocity in the upper minors was virtually identical. In 43 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level this season, Martinez worked to a solid 3.71 earned run average. He fanned 28.9% of his opponents despite that lackluster velocity, and his 9.6% walk rate mirrored what he's posted in big major league career. In parts of five Triple-A seasons, Martinez touts a 2.97 ERA through 148 2/3 frames. We're close enough to the end of the season that he may just remain a free agent until the offseason is underway. Regardless, he'll likely land a minor league deal on the open market."
Seth Martinez, a 31-year-old right-hander, was designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins, went unclaimed on waivers, and rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Jacksonville to elect free agency. He pitched 6 2/3 innings for the Marlins in 2025, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks with four strikeouts. Martinez has appeared in parts of five major-league seasons, logging 144 innings with a 4.00 ERA, 20.5% strikeout rate, 9.3% walk rate, and 1.06 homers per nine. Velocity marks this year dipped to career lows, but Triple-A results were solid, and he is expected to sign a minor-league deal.
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