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MLB
Chris Martin
Chris Martin
Texas Rangers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 39y-9m-4d (Jun 02, 1986)
Exp: 8.133 Years
Country: US
Agent(s): ISE Baseball
2026 Payroll Salary
$4,000,000
2026 Cash
$4,000,000
Career Earnings
$36,041,946
2026-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Chris Martin signed a 1 year, $4,000,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000. In 2026, Martin will earn a base salary of $2,000,000 and a signing bonus of $2,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
8.133
| Year | Age | YOS | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
40 | 8.133 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | 1.64% | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| 2027 |
|
41 | - |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
40 | 8.133 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | - | - | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| 2027 |
|
41 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
40 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
Contract Notes
- Performance Incentives: $1M total
Innings Pitched:
35: $200k
40: $200k
45: $200k
50: $200k
55: $200k
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2025-2025 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,500,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
7.133
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2023-2024 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $13,500,000
Average Salary:
$6,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
5.133
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2022-2022 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
4.133
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2020-2021 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $14,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
2.133
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2018-2019 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.133
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2015-2015
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $511,025
Average Salary:
$511,025
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.043
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2014-2014 Pre-Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons
8.133 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$36,041,946
Earnings w/ Different Teams
7 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Service | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 28 |
 |
0 |
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$112,786 |
$112,786 |
|
| 2015 | 29 |
 |
0.043 |
Active
|
$86,567 |
$199,353 |
|
| 2018 | 32 |
 |
0.133 |
Active
|
$1,750,000 |
$1,949,353 |
|
| 2019 | 33 |
 |
1.133 |
Active
Retained
|
$750,014 $1,499,986 |
$2,699,367 $4,199,353 |
|
| 2020 | 34 |
|
2.133 |
Active
|
$2,592,593 |
$6,791,946 |
|
| 2021 | 35 |
|
3.133 |
Active
|
$7,000,000 |
$13,791,946 |
Champion |
| 2022 | 36 |
 |
4.133 |
Retained
Active
|
$1,565,934 $1,684,066 |
$15,357,880 $17,041,946 |
|
| 2023 | 37 |
 |
5.133 |
Injured
|
$6,000,000 |
$23,041,946 |
|
| 2024 | 38 |
|
6.133 |
Active
|
$7,500,000 |
$30,541,946 |
|
| 2025 | 39 |
|
7.133 |
Injured
|
$5,500,000 |
$36,041,946 |
|
| Total |
$36,041,946 |
$36,041,946 |
|||||
| 2026 | 40 |
|
8.133 |
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$40,041,946 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$112,787 | - | - | $112,786 |
| 1 |
|
$86,567 | - | - | $86,567 |
| 3 |
|
$8,749,986 | - | - | $8,749,986 |
| 3 |
|
$10,342,607 | - | - | $10,342,607 |
| 1 |
|
$1,565,934 | - | - | $1,565,934 |
| 1 |
|
$934,066 | - | $750,000 | $1,684,066 |
| 2 |
|
$13,500,000 | - | - | $13,500,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
|
28 |
$112,787
|
$112,786 |
$112,786 |
||
| 2015 |
|
29 |
$86,567
|
$86,567 |
$199,353 |
||
| 2018 |
|
32 |
$1,750,000
|
$1,750,000 |
$1,949,353 |
||
| 2019 |
|
33 |
$750,014 $1,499,986
|
$750,014 $1,499,986 |
$2,699,367 $4,199,353 |
||
| 2020 |
|
34 |
$2,592,593
|
$2,592,593 |
$6,791,946 |
||
| 2021 |
|
35 |
$7,000,000
|
$7,000,000 |
$13,791,946 |
||
| 2022 |
|
36 |
$1,565,934 $934,066
|
$750,000 |
$1,565,934 $1,684,066 |
$15,357,880 $17,041,946 |
|
| 2023 |
|
37 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$23,041,946 |
||
| 2024 |
|
38 |
$7,500,000
|
$7,500,000 |
$30,541,946 |
||
| 2025 |
|
39 |
$5,500,000
|
$5,500,000 |
$36,041,946 |
||
| Total |
$35,291,947 |
$750,000 |
$36,041,946 |
$36,041,946 |
|||
| 2026 |
|
40 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$4,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$37,291,947 |
$2,000,000 |
$750,000 |
$40,041,946 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$112,787 | - | - | $112,786 |
| 1 |
|
$86,567 | - | - | $86,567 |
| 3 |
|
$8,749,986 | - | - | $8,749,986 |
| 3 |
|
$10,342,607 | - | - | $10,342,607 |
| 1 |
|
$1,565,934 | - | - | $1,565,934 |
| 1 |
|
$934,066 | - | $750,000 | $1,684,066 |
| 2 |
|
$13,500,000 | - | - | $13,500,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
TEX |
Sep 26, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 | Illness |
| 2025 |
TEX |
Jul 21, 2025 - Sep 01, 2025 | Calf |
| 2025 |
TEX |
May 19, 2025 - Jun 05, 2025 | Shoulder |
| 2024 |
BOS |
Jul 04, 2024 - Aug 07, 2024 | Elbow |
| 2024 |
BOS |
Jun 05, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024 | Illness |
| 2023 |
BOS |
Sep 28, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 | Illness |
| 2023 |
BOS |
Apr 17, 2023 - Apr 30, 2023 | Shoulder |
| 2021 |
ATL |
Sep 02, 2021 - Sep 16, 2021 | Elbow |
| 2021 |
ATL |
Apr 07, 2021 - May 12, 2021 | Shoulder |
| 2020 |
ATL |
Aug 07, 2020 - Aug 20, 2020 | Throat |
| 2018 |
TEX |
Jul 05, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018 | Groin |
| 2018 |
TEX |
Jun 15, 2018 - Jun 22, 2018 | Calf |
| 2018 |
TEX |
May 02, 2018 - May 20, 2018 | Arm |
-
Dec 16, 2025
Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Jan 07, 2025
Signed a 1 year $5.5 million contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Dec 02, 2022
Signed a 2 year $13.5 million contract with Boston (BOS)
-
Jul 30, 2022
Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Chicago (CHC) for Zach McKinstry
-
Mar 17, 2022
Signed a 1 year $2.75 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Nov 03, 2021
Released by Atlanta (ATL)
-
Nov 19, 2019
Signed a 2 year $14 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jul 30, 2019
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Texas (TEX) for Kolby Allard
-
Dec 12, 2017
Signed a 2 year $4 million contract with New York (NYY)
-
Mar 03, 2015
Signed a 1 year $511,025 contract with New York (NYY)
-
Jan 13, 2015
Traded to New York (NYY) from Colorado (COL) for cash considerations
-
Mar 31, 2011
Signed a minor league contract with Boston (BOS)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TEX | 49 | 0 | 43 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 43 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 42.3 | 2.98 | 1.21 | -0.11 |
| 2024 | BOS | 45 | 0 | 47 | 22 | 17 | 3 | 50 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 44.3 | 3.45 | 1.13 | 0.21 |
| 2023 | BOS | 54 | 0 | 45 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 46 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 51.3 | 1.05 | 1.03 | 3.22 |
| 2022 | LAD | 60 | 0 | 50 | 20 | 19 | 5 | 74 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 56.0 | 3.05 | 0.98 | 1.01 |
| 2021 | ATL | 46 | 0 | 49 | 20 | 19 | 6 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 43.3 | 3.95 | 1.27 | 0.36 |
| 2020 | ATL | 19 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18.0 | 1.00 | 0.61 | 1.21 |
| 2019 | ATL | 58 | 0 | 52 | 23 | 21 | 5 | 65 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 55.7 | 3.40 | 1.02 | 1.59 |
| 2018 | TEX | 46 | 0 | 46 | 21 | 21 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 41.7 | 4.54 | 1.22 | 0.63 |
| 2015 | NYY | 24 | 0 | 28 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 20.7 | 5.66 | 1.65 | -0.11 |
| 2014 | COL | 16 | 0 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 6.89 | 1.66 | -0.31 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $6,773,963
- Avg. Salary: $6,773,963
- MLB Rank: 236
- RP Rank: 34
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $4,000,000
- MLB Rank: 320
- RP Rank: 58
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Chris Martin to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Coulombe | 1 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | 35 |
| Blake Treinen | 2 | $22,000,000 | $11,000,000 | 36 |
| Brent Suter | 1 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | 35 |
| Ryan Brasier | 2 | $9,000,000 | $4,500,000 | 36 |
| Averages | 2 | $9,125,000 | $5,250,000 | 35.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Martin's current age (39), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $13,500,000 | $6,750,000 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Martin statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP/Yr, SV, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, FIP, WAR
| Player | GP/Yr | SV | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | BB/9 | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Danny Coulombe
2023-2024
|
45.50 | 0.03 | 2.47 | 0.89 | 9.94 | 1.81 | 2.83 | 1.53 |
|
Blake Treinen
2023-2024
|
25.00 | 0.02 | 0.97 | 0.47 | 5.40 | 1.06 | 1.50 | 1.94 |
|
Brent Suter
2023-2024
|
52.00 | 0.02 | 3.27 | 1.22 | 6.99 | 2.44 | 3.88 | 1.40 |
|
Ryan Brasier
2022-2023
|
63.50 | 0.02 | 4.40 | 1.16 | 8.84 | 2.38 | 3.38 | 0.27 |
| Average | 46.50 | 0.02 | 2.78 | 0.94 | 7.79 | 1.92 | 2.90 | 1.29 |
|
Chris Martin
2024-2025
|
47.00 | 0.04 | 3.22 | 1.17 | 9.64 | 1.16 | 3.18 | 0.33 |
| Pct Change | 1.08 | 100.00 | -15.83 | -24.47 | 23.75 | 39.58 | -9.66 | -74.42 |
| Median Prime % Change | -4.29% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 5.00% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Chris Martin
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 1 years, $6,773,963 | $6,773,963 |
