Martin was outrighted to Double-A Reading on Monday. The move frees up a spot on the Phillies' 40-man roster. Martin recently returned to action after missing time with inflammation in his right shoulder.

Martin (shoulder) allowed one run on one hit and a walk in one inning for High-A Clearwater on Wednesday. Martin, who has been sidelined with a shoulder injury, is getting in some work at Clearwater before he returns to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He could see time in the Phillies' pen later this season.

Martin (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch live batting practice Monday, CSN Philadelphia reports. Martin, who is sidelined with right shoulder inflammation, could begin playing in extended spring training games on May 30.

GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said Martin (shoulder) has started long tossing, the Phillies' official site reports. Martin is sidelined with inflammation in his right shoulder. He could be an option for the Phillies' pen later this season if he can get healthy.

Martin will be shut down for 2-to-3 weeks after an MRI revealed he is dealing with inflammation in his right shoulder, MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports. Martin will miss time due to a shoulder injury for the second season in a row. It's not clear exactly how long he will be out, but he will be reevaluated later this month.

Martin was optioned to minor league camp Monday. He'll push for a callup early in the season, and it's possible that Martin will be among the first arms brought up if the Phillies need bullpen help early in the year.

Martin (back) has been working on shortening his delivery to the plate, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Martin's arm path was longer last season than it had been in the past, so the Phillies are working to correct that. He dealt with a back issue this offseason, but is fully healthy now. He is scheduled to make his first appearance of the spring Wednesday against the Yankees.

Martin (back) will work as a starter this spring, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Martin saw limited work last season because of a strained shoulder and then had his winter league participation cut short due to back pain. The Phillies want him to get some extra innings to make up for the missed time. While the team hasn't officially said Martin will return to a relief role, it seems likely that it will happen at some point this season.

Martin (back) threw a bullpen session Thursday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Martin was shut down during the Venezuelan Winter League due to a lower back issue. He said he has already thrown six bullpen sessions this offseason. He is competing for a bullpen job this spring.

GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said Martin (back) could be a bit behind the other pitchers when spring training begins, the Philadelphia Daily News reports. Martin was shut down while pitching in winter ball due to a back problem. The Phillies are hoping Martin is able to regain the high-90s velocity that he displayed a few years back before suffering a shoulder injury.