The Texas Rangers received positive updates regarding the health of veteran reliever Chris Martin on Wednesday as he participated in his first rehabilitation game. The 39-year-old right-hander took the mound for the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders, a team located approximately 6 miles south of Prosper, in a contest against Midland.
Martin threw one scoreless inning, surrendering a single hit while recording two strikeouts. This outing marks his first competitive action since being placed on the 15-day injured list at the start of June. Team officials view this performance as a significant step toward his eventual return to the major league bullpen.
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker has indicated that Martin does not require an extended rehabilitation assignment. According to the manager, only a few more outings are anticipated before the club activates him. The organization is taking a cautious approach with the veteran pitcher to ensure his right shoulder has fully recovered from an impingement.
This marks the second time Martin has been sidelined this season due to the same shoulder issue. He was initially placed on the injured list on June 1, with the move retroactive to May 31, following recurring discomfort. His previous absence lasted from mid-April through late May, causing him to miss more than a month of play.
Martin’s performance in 2026 has struggled compared to his career norms. Through 12 appearances this season, he holds a 7.84 earned run average. A healthy return could allow him to reset his performance during the second half of the campaign.
