Nick Martini
RF/DH FA
Wed 2/19/20 2:27 PM

Martini passed through waivers unclaimed Wednesday and will remain with the Phillies as a non-roster invitee, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martini had been claimed off waivers twice earlier in the offseason but apparently wasn't wanted this time around. He'll still be fighting for a bench spot with the Phillies this spring, but that task just became considerably more difficult.

Nick Martini
RF/DH FA
Sat 2/15/20 2:58 PM

Martini was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The move sees Martini dropped from a 40-man roster for the third time this offseason, as he was designated for assignment by the Padres in November and the Reds in January. The outfielder owns a respectable .269/.372/.380 career slash line, but that's come in just 288 big-league plate appearances through his age-29 season, making him apparently worth claiming off waivers but not worth holding onto.

Nick Martini
RF/DH FA
Tue 1/14/20 4:17 PM

Martini was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Martini played primarily in the minors last season, where he hit .328/.432/.482 with eight home runs and 42 RBI over 70 games with Triple-A Las Vegas. The 29-year-old has limited major-league experience, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him reach the majors at some point in 2020 to help provide depth. Odubel Herrera was designated for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster for Martini.

Nick Martini
RF/DH FA
Wed 1/8/20 10:25 AM

The Reds designated Martini for assignment Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martini's removal from the 40-man roster clears a spot for Japanese import Shogo Akiyama, whom the Reds officially signed to a three-year, $21 million deal. Cincinnati had previously claimed Martini off waivers in November, after he was non-tendered by the Padres following a season in which he slashed .226/.330/.323 across 109 plate appearances between San Diego and Oakland.

Nick Martini
RF/DH FA
Mon 11/25/19 4:38 PM

Martini was claimed off waivers by the Reds on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Martini was designated for assignment by the Padres on Wednesday. He'll fight for a spot on the Reds' roster in camp but is far from a lock to win one, as he's appeared in just 87 big-league games through his age-29 season.

Nick Martini
RF/DH FA
Wed 11/20/19 8:46 PM

Martini was designated for assignment Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
This move allows the Padres to protect outfield prospect Jorge Ona from the Rule 5 draft. Martini had a .226 average and one home run in 93 at-bats last year.

Nick Martini
RF/DH FA
Sun 9/29/19 12:48 PM

Martini is not in Sunday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Martini was swinging a hot bat earlier this month, but is just 3-for-28 (.107) over his last 10 games. Wil Myers is starting in left field and hitting second.

Nick Martini
RF/DH FA
Sat 9/28/19 4:48 PM

Martini is not in the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Martini has gone just 3-for-30 at the plate over his last 11 games. Wil Myers starts in left field Saturday.

Nick Martini
RF/DH FA
Thu 9/26/19 2:02 PM

Martini is not starting Thursday against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Martini will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale with lefty Clayton Kershaw toeing the rubber for the Dodgers. Josh Naylor is starting in left field and hitting second in his place.

Nick Martini
RF/DH FA
Wed 9/25/19 6:48 PM

Martini is not starting Wednesday against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Martini is slashing .254/.365/.338 with four doubles and a triple through 21 games this month. Wil Myers (illness) is starting in left field and hitting cleanup in his place Wednesday.