"Riley Martin was added to the 40-man roster in November to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft after posting a 2.69 ERA and 30.7% strikeout rate in Triple-A last year."
"Martin's first few weeks in MLB were impressive, appearing in eight games and totaling 8 1/3 innings with a 2.16 ERA, allowing only two runs on five hits."
"The Cubs have faced a series of bullpen injuries, including Porter Hodge's UCL surgery and Daniel Palencia's lat strain, raising concerns about their pitching staff."
"Phil Maton returned from knee tendinitis but has struggled, with a 14.40 ERA, indicating he has not been performing at full capacity."
Riley Martin, a Cubs rookie, has been diagnosed with a flexor strain after initially being reported with elbow inflammation. He is expected to be sidelined for about eight weeks, impacting the Cubs' bullpen, which has already faced multiple injuries. Martin had a strong start to his MLB career, posting a 2.16 ERA in eight games. Other injured players include Porter Hodge, Daniel Palencia, Hunter Harvey, and Caleb Thielbar, raising concerns about the team's pitching depth.
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