Justin Martinez

Justin Martinez notched a save, striking out one in a clean inning as the Diamondbacks topped the Mets 8-5 on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Martinez's outing was a model of efficiency, requiring just nine pitches to secure his seventh save of the season. This performance underscores his growing reliability in the closer role, especially considering his solid 1.98 ERA and impressive 11.1 K/9 rate. His WHIP stands at 1.22, which, while not elite, is manageable given his high strikeout capabilities and consistent save conversions. Fantasy managers should feel increasingly confident in deploying Martinez as a regular closer, as his ability to shut down opponents in tight situations boosts his value in all formats.

Justin Martinez allowed one run on one hit over one inning on Sunday against the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Martinez allowed a solo home run, but still held on for his sixth save on the season. He has taken hold of the closer role in the Diamondbacks bullpen.

Justin Martinez managed to secure a save despite allowing a run in the Diamondbacks' 10-8 victory over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 31 pitches, yielding two hits and a walk while striking out four over 1.2 innings. This performance, while effective in preserving the win, showcased some cracks in his otherwise stellar season, marked by a 1.89 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. His ability to strike out four batters continues to highlight his strong 11.21 K/9 rate, but the hits and walk allowed could be a slight concern for fantasy managers relying on him for pristine late-game performances. Martinez's role as a closer appears secure for now, but any increase in WHIP or ERA moving forward could prompt fantasy managers to monitor his outings more closely.

Justin Martinez notched a save in the Diamondbacks' narrow 5-4 win over the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed one hit and zero runs across an inning of work, without recording any strikeouts. Martinez's latest outing, while not flashy, was effective enough to secure his third save of the season. Despite a solid 1.89 ERA and a decent WHIP of 1.20, his lack of strikeouts in this appearance might raise some eyebrows among fantasy managers used to his 10.7 K/9 rate. However, his consistent performance in high-leverage situations should keep him relevant in leagues that value saves and holds, though his fantasy ceiling might be capped if he can't maintain his strikeout numbers.

Justin Martinez notched his second save of the season, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two in a scoreless inning as the Diamondbacks edged out the Guardians 5-3 on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

This performance underscores Martinez's growing reliability in high-pressure situations, despite a season that has seen some ups and downs. With a solid ERA of 1.97 and a K/9 rate of 10.9, he's proving to be a valuable asset, especially in leagues that value strikeouts and saves. However, his WHIP of 1.21 and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.35 suggest there's still room for improvement in terms of control. Fantasy managers should consider Martinez a viable option for holds and occasional saves, but be wary of potential walks that could hurt WHIP.