Chris Martin provides bullpen depth and late-inning reliability for Texas, shaping bullpen roles and potential holds in the later innings as the Rangers navigate a demanding September schedule.

Martin, 39, has been on the injured list since July 21 with a left calf strain. He pitched a scoreless inning in a Double-A rehab appearance and has posted a 2.36 ERA across 39 bullpen appearances this season. A successful ramp-up could stabilize late-inning work for Texas.

Martin flared his calf during progression, complicating Texas bullpen plans; had a 2.36 ERA across 34 1/3 innings before the injury, and his rehab window tightens with five weeks left in the season.

Martin, Texas Rangers right-hander, has been out since July 21 with a left calf strain. Wednesday fielding practice went well, and a light bullpen is on the horizon, followed by live batting practice and a potential rehab assignment. His return could stabilize the Rangers’ late innings after a rough August stretch that saw three blown saves and four losses in seven games, with an ERA of 5.16 for relievers.

Martin is progressing from a calf injury and could become the Rangers’ September closer if contention remains. His return would add bullpen depth and a late-inning option, impacting saves and hold opportunities for fantasy rosters in the season’s final chapters.