Adrian Martinez

The Oakland Athletics optioned Adrian Martinez to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact

Martinez made two appearances in Spring Training action before he was optioned to Triple-A.

Adrian Martinez lasted 4 1/3 innings on the mound for the Athletics Monday, allowing four runs on seven hits while also walking two and striking out five in the Athletics' 5-4 win over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Martinez has allowed three or more runs in five of his last six starts for the A's, posting a 28K/10BB ratio in that span. The 25-year-old right-hander carries a 1.53 WHIP and 6.24 ERA with 53 strikeouts in 12 starts (4-6) on the mound this season.

Adrian Martinez pitched five innings on Thursday night, striking out seven, walking two, and giving up six hits for five earned runs as he took the no-decision in the A's 9-5 loss to the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

Martinez managed to escape the game without a loss Thursday, however he still has a record of 4-5 on the season. The Athletics' pitcher has pitched to the tune of an 6.10 ERA with a WHIP of 1.52 on the season. The 25-year-old should not be rostered in fantasy including for his next start which comes against the Angels on September 28th.

Adrian Martinez pitched five innings on Friday night, striking out six, walking three, and giving up four hits for four earned runs as he took the loss for the A's in his teams' 5-0 loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Martinez pitched adequately on Friday, despite what the boxscore might suggest as he just happened to fall victim to a dominant three home run performance by Yordan Alvarez. The Athletics' pitcher has pitched to the tune of an 5.77 ERA with a WHIP of 1.51 through nine games started this season. The 25-year-old should not be rostered, including for his next start against the Mariners on September 22nd.

Adrian Martinez was hit with the loss after allowing seven runs on 14 hits and one walk while striking out two in 3 2/3 innings of Saturday's 10-2 loss to the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Martinez allowed a whopping 14 hits on Saturday, shattering his season-high in hits surrendered. The righthander had been solid as of late, allowing two earned runs or less in three straight starts before this loss. The 25-year-old now has an ERA of 5.59 and a WHIP of 1.53 through 38 2/3 innings pitched. He takes on the Astros for his next start on Friday.