Martin activated, Collyer optioned
The Rangers make a move to get a fresh arm in the pen
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Chris Martin #31 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Athletics in the bottom of the fifth inning of a major league baseball game at Sutter Health Park on April 14, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Texas Rangers have activated pitcher Chris Martin from the injured list, the team announced today.
To make room for Martin on the active roster, the Rangers have optioned pitcher Gavin Collyer to AAA Round Rock. Martin landed on the injured list in mid-April after allowing 6 runs in 6. 1 innings over 8 appearances in the first three weeks or so of the season.
He has been with Round Rock on a rehab assignment, and made three appearances for the Express. In the first, on May 12, he faced six batters and allowed four hits, including two homers. In the second, on May 15, he faced six batters and allowed four hits again, though no homers this time.
In the third outing, on May 16, he retired all three batters he faced on a total of seven pitches. After the unexpected bullpen game yesterday, the Rangers needed to get a fresh arm up. Collyer pitched each of the previous two days, and so was going to be unavailable today.