Davis Martin allowed no earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings in Sunday's loss to the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the strong outing, Martin's lack of run support resulted in a no-decision. While his strikeout rate is modest, his impressive performance could solidify his spot in the rotation, making him a potential streaming option in favorable matchups moving forward.

Davis Martin is slated to take the mound as the White Sox’s Opening Day starter March 27 against the Angels, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Martin’s already secured a rotation spot, and his spring shine—four scoreless innings, 5:0 K:BB, just one baserunner—has him poised to lead off the season. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should take note; his early command could signal a sleeper arm, though the White Sox context might cap his ceiling.

White Sox manager Will Venable confirmed Wednesday that Davis Martin will open the season in the starting rotation, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Fantasy Impact

Martin joins Martin Perez and Jonathan Cannon as confirmed members of the rotation, with the final two spots still to be determined. The right-hander made 10 starts and one relief appearance for Chicago in 2024, recording a 4.32 ERA with a 47:23 K:BB over 50 innings. Now nearly two years removed from Tommy John surgery, Martin has shown flashes of swing-and-miss ability, but his role on a rebuilding White Sox squad limits his fantasy relevance to deeper leagues for now.

Davis Martin had a shaky outing, allowing two earned runs on three hits and five walks while striking out four over 3.2 innings in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the White Sox securing a victory, Martin's performance was marred by control issues, leading to a high walk count and an early exit from the game. His season-long metrics, including a 4.32 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP, suggest inconsistency, and this latest performance underscores his struggles with command. Fantasy managers should be cautious, as his high walk rates and lack of wins could be detrimental to both ERA and WHIP, limiting his viability as a reliable fantasy starter.

Davis Martin struggled mightily in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Guardians, allowing five earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four over three innings.

Fantasy Impact

This outing ballooned his ERA to 4.14 and his WHIP edged up slightly, reflecting a season that has been challenging for the right-hander. With an increase in his ERA and continued lack of wins (still winless in nine starts), Martin's fantasy value is shaky at best. His strikeout rate remains decent, but his inability to limit runs or pitch deep into games severely limits his appeal in all but the deepest of fantasy leagues.