Leonys Martin
CF FA
Thu 3/23/23 8:15 PM

Martin was released by the Mariners on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Martin was with the team on a minor-league deal for the majority of spring training. He collected five hits on 19 at-bats, though he also struck out nine times in Cactus League action. Martin has played in Japan for the last three seasons and is a candidate to head back overseas.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Thu 2/9/23 6:09 PM

Martin signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Thursday and received an invitation to major-league spring training, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martin has spent the last three-plus seasons in Japan, slashing .220/.350/.461 during his career with the Chiba Lotte Marines. His last taste of major-league action came in 2019 with Cleveland, where he posted a .619 OPS and drove in 19 RBI through 264 plate appearances.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Tue 7/16/19 12:31 PM

Martin signed a one-year contract Sunday with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan's Pacific League, the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old hit just .199 prior to being designated for assignment by Cleveland in late June and going unclaimed on waivers. He managed to hit for some power, driving in nine home runs through 65 games in 2019 (his career high is 15). It wouldn't be surprising to see Martin pursue a contract with a major-league club next year after refining his skills in Japan, but it's likely that his best days are behind him, as he'll turn 32 next March.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Sat 6/29/19 2:19 PM

Martin has cleared waivers and elected free agency.
EDGE Analysis
No team decided to add Martin to their active roster via the waiver system, but he will now get the chance to decide where his next stop will be. Martin hit just .199 over 65 games with Cleveland this year, but he did hit nine home runs, so it remains to be seen if his next contract will be of the major- or minor-league variety.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Sat 6/22/19 1:12 PM

The Indians designated Martin for assignment Saturday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The writing was on the wall for Martin to notice a downsized role after he was left out of the lineup for the second straight day Saturday against the Tigers, but it's more surprising that he'll be removed from the roster entirely. That being said, the decision was a justifiable one given that Martin supplied a meager .619 OPS across 264 plate appearances this season. With Martin out of the picture, Oscar Mercado should take over as the Tribe's primary center fielder, while fourth outfielder Jordan Luplow could step into an everyday role after previously being limited to the short side of a platoon in right with Tyler Naquin.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Sat 6/22/19 12:48 PM

Martin is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martin sat out the series opener Friday with a lefty (Matthew Boyd) on the mound for Detroit, but the outfielder's absence Saturday comes as more of a surprise with right-hander Spencer Turnbulll on the bump. Manager Terry Francona could be considering dropping Martin from the everyday lineup with the 31-year-old sitting on a hideous .199/.276/.343 batting line for the season.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Fri 6/21/19 6:31 PM

Martin isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Martin will head to the bench with a lefty in Matthew Boyd slated to toe the rubber for the opposition. Oscar Mercado draws the start in center field, allowing for Jordan Luplow to man left in Martin's absence.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Tue 6/18/19 5:58 PM

Martin isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Martin has registered a base knock in five of his last seven contests, but he's in line for a night off. Oscar Mercado will start in center field and bat second in Martin's stead.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Sat 6/15/19 12:07 AM

Martin went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Martin handed his team a two-run lead in the fourth inning with a three-run blast to right field, his ninth long ball of the season. However, the 31-year-old is slashing a dismal .206/.285/.358 through 60 games this season, so he's seen his fair share of struggles at the plate to this point.

Leonys Martin
CF FA
Wed 6/5/19 3:38 PM

Martin is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Twins, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martin will retreat to the bench Wednesday with left-hander Martin Perez starting for the Twins. In his place, Oscar Mercado is covering center field, with Jordan Luplow and Jake Bauers starting in right and left field, respectively.