Veteran Reliever Chris Martin Signs One-Year Deal with Texas Rangers

The 39-year-old Arlington native returns to his hometown team after rejecting a more lucrative offer from the Boston Red Sox.

Chris Martin, a standout reliever for the Boston Red Sox over the past two seasons, has signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers.
Martin, an Arlington native, previously pitched for the Rangers during the 2018 and 2019 seasons before stints with multiple MLB teams.
The 39-year-old turned down a more lucrative contract offer from the Red Sox to join the Rangers, citing family considerations and a likely retirement after the 2025 season.
In 2024, Martin posted a 3.45 ERA in 45 relief appearances, following a career-best 1.05 ERA in 2023 that earned him a 12th-place finish in AL Cy Young voting.
The Rangers have been actively rebuilding their bullpen this offseason, making Martin their sixth reliever acquisition as they address key pitching gaps left by free agency losses.