Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that Joe Martinez has retired from baseball. Martinez, 31, posted a 5.82 ERA over parts of four seasons with four different teams. He had been with the Angels' Triple-A affiliate, where he was hammered for 23 runs -- 20 earned -- over 11 innings.

Angels signed RHP Joe Martinez to a minor league contract. Martinez spent nearly all of last season at Triple-A with the Indians, posting a 5.26 ERA over 130 innings. He's merely organizational depth.

Indians sent RHP Joe Martinez outright to Triple-A Columbus. Martinez was designated for assignment by the Indians on July 30 and passed through waivers unclaimed.

Indians designated RHP Joe Martinez for assignment. The Indians needed to make room for reliever Marc Rzepczynski, whom they acquired from the Cardinals for Juan Herrera earlier in the day. Martinez, who owns a 5.82 ERA over portions of four major league seasons, is likely to pass through waivers unclaimed.

Indians optioned RHP Joe Martinez to Triple-A Columbus. Martinez was moved in order to clear a roster spot for Carlos Carrasco to return on Saturday. The veteran right-hander went 1-0 and allowed one run in five innings of work during his brief stay with the Tribe. He'll certainly get another chance to contribute to the Indians' bullpen later this season.

Indians purchased the contract of RHP Joe Martinez from Triple-A Columbus. Martinez, 30, will provide bullpen depth after Friday's marathon doubleheader. He has just a 6.23 ERA over 15 Triple-A starts.

Indians signed RHP Joe Martinez to a minor league contract. The deal includes an invite to spring training. Martinez refused an outright assignment from the Diamondbacks and will look to compete for a bullpen spot with the Indians.

Joe Martinez has elected free agency. He's refused an outright assignment from the Diamondbacks and will now look to catch on elsewhere. Martinez, 29, holds an ugly 6.22 ERA over 50 2/3 career major league innings.

Diamondbacks recalled RHP Joe Martinez from Triple-A Reno. Martinez appeared in just one game for the D'Backs this season and was horrible in his time at Triple-A. He'll have to pitch really well next spring to put himself in consideration for a roster spot.

Diamondbacks optioned RHP Joe Martinez to Triple-A Reno. Martinez made just one relief appearance during his six-day stay in the major leagues. The righty will continue to provide organizational relief depth for the Snakes.