Martinez was part of the year's other no-hitter into the ninth, highlighting the rarity of such feats and placing him in a select group. His performance anchors the idea that no-hitters into the ninth remain a queasy, rare milestone with implications for fantasy rotation decisions.

Martinez faces the Dodgers in a Tuesday matchup, aiming to mix speeds and keep the ball down as Cincinnati seeks to slow a LA offense. His success hinges on command and pitch-mivot control to limit hard contact.

Martinez’s 4.59 ERA and subpar K-rate create a favorable matchup window for LA’s right-handed power. Cincinnati’s 29th-ranked wRC+ and ISO vs lefties this season highlight Martinez’s vulnerability to lefty-heavy lineups. He’s a contact-oriented pitcher, which LA can exploit with disciplined hitting and multihit opportunities on Ohtani and Hays in the lineup.

Martinez draws the Reds' spot opposite Kershaw at Dodger Stadium. He comes in with a 10-9 record and a 4.59 ERA, having shown recent swing-and-miss upside but also susceptibility to the long ball. The Reds have cooled off, going 1-4 over their last five, while Martinez looks to stabilize a rotation that needs innings.

Martinez has allowed a notable HR count this season (20 HRs in 28 appearances), making Freeman’s +320 homer prop a strong target. Martinez’s homer risk is real, especially against a Dodgers lineup with power threats, giving Freeman a clear path to a payoff in plus-money territory.