Martin was released by the Angels on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

After signing with the team in January, Martin appeared in seven games with Los Angeles this spring, going 1-for-10 with five strikeouts and a stolen base. The shortstop will now look for his next opportunity elsewhere.

Martin signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Friday, Taylor Blake Ward of The Sporting Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martin, 29, spent all of the 2023 season at Triple-A Rochester in the Nationals organization, posting just a .642 OPS. The infielder has struggled mightily during his chances at the big-league level, slashing .212/.261/.311 over parts of three seasons. Martin is merely organizational depth at this point.

Martin signed a minor-league contract Friday with the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Martin was granted his release by the Reds in late March after failing to crack their Opening Day roster. The 28-year-old infielder will head to Triple-A Rochester and hope to get a shot soon in Washington.

The Reds released Martin on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Martin was granted his release from the organization shortly after being informed a couple weeks ago that he wouldn't be included on the Opening Day roster. The 28-year-old utility man previously appeared in 13 games for the Orioles in the 2022 season, batting .167 over 33 plate appearances.

Martin was reassigned Wednesday to minor-league camp by the Reds, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martin was signed to a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training in January, but the shortstop has fallen short of a bid to make the Reds after the Cactus League. The former first-round pick will be a depth option with Triple-A Louisville, assuming he stays in the organization.

Martin signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Martin, 28, has never found his footing at the big-league level, producing just a .572 OPS over parts of three seasons. He didn't hit much at Triple-A Norfolk in the Orioles organization in 2022, either, with a .721 OPS and two homers in 80 games.

Martin elected free agency Wednesday, per Triple-A Norfolk's official site.

EDGE Analysis

Martin was designated for assignment Sept. 1 and played the majority of his season with Norfolk. Across 33 plate appearances with the Orioles, Martin hit .167/.242/.300.

Martin cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Martin lost his spot on the Orioles' 40-man roster Thursday but will remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. Over 65 games at Norfolk this year, he's hit .244 with a home run, 39 runs, 21 RBI and 20 steals.

The Orioles designated Martin for assignment Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Martin will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to first baseman/designated hitter Jesus Aguilar, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Norfolk. The 27-year-old infielder was recently demoted to Norfolk after cobbling together a .167/.242/.300 slash line in 33 plate appearances with Baltimore on the season.

The Orioles optioned Martin to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

With Terrin Vavra (personal) returning from the paternity list Monday, Martin's three-day stint with the big club will come to an end. Martin didn't make an appearance off the bench during the Orioles' series with the Red Sox over the weekend.