Martin is described as having more freedom to run and trust his instincts, with Kris stolen bases and baserunning as a direct beneficiary of the new green-light approach.

Martin opened Minnesota’s demands with a two-out RBI single that sparked their fourth-inning rally, helping set the tone for a multi-hit effort. Martin’s evolving approach and contact skills add depth to the Twins’ order and provide fantasy streams for deeper leagues.

Martin's base-running sequence and timely role in the eight-inning sequence underscores Twins’ baserunning willingness and his growing impact as a speed-and-contact option in late-game pressure.

Martin, acting as the automatic runner in extras, didn’t advance from third in the 10th, a reminder that the Twins needed a timely hit at the moment. His speed and versatility keep him in the running for a significant bench role as Minnesota navigates a tight late-season slate.

Martin twice looked to drop a squeeze bunt in the 10th before fouling and then chipping a grounder; he’s producing multi-event value with speed and occasional power, a dynamic for fantasy managers exploring late-inning opportunities.