Rays call up Trevor Martin

TL;DR

The Tampa Bay Rays have called up pitcher Trevor Martin from Triple-A Durham ahead of their game against the Cincinnati Reds. Martin, 25, has not allowed an earned run in his seven appearances this season.

Key points

Trevor Martin called up from Triple-A Durham
Martin has not allowed an earned run in seven appearances
Mason Englert placed on Injured List with forearm tightness
Michael Grove transferred to 60-day Injured List
Martin was the Rays' 3rd round pick in the 2022 draft

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Feb 19, 2026; PortCharlotte, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Trevor Martin (83) poses for a photo during media day at Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Prior to their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, the Tampa Bay Rays are calling up right-handed pitcher Trevor Martin from Triple-A Durham. Martin, 25, was the Rays 3rd round selection in the 2022 draft. During his collegiate days, Martin was a closer for Oklahoma State but the Rays tried him as a starting pitcher for the first few years of his development. Martin easily dismantled hitters in the lower levels but Double-A was too much of a challenge and he was converted back into a reliever last season. This year, Martin has made seven appearances for Triple-A Durham and has yet to allow an earned run over 9.1 IP, registering a 26.8 K% and 14.6 BB% against 41 hitters faced. FanGraphs ranked Martin as the Rays 42nd best prospect entering the 2025 season and they had this to say regarding the young hurler,

Martin hasn’t sustained his peak 2022 velo and was more 90-94 with his fastball in 2024, but plus vertical break and above-average extension help enable a fastball-heavy approach despite that middling velo. Aside from his curveball, which has movement that pairs with his heater, Martin doesn’t have a secondary pitch that’s performing at an average or better level. Mason Englert heads to the Injured List with right forearm tightness. The 26-year old has thrown in 9 games for the Rays already this season, registering a 7.11 ERA | 4.77 FIP with a 16.7 K% & 6.7 BB% over 12.2 IP. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the Rays transferred recent free agent signing , to the 60-day Injured List.

Q&A

Why did the Tampa Bay Rays call up Trevor Martin?

The Rays called up Trevor Martin to fill the roster spot left by Mason Englert, who was placed on the Injured List due to right forearm tightness.

What are Trevor Martin's stats in Triple-A this season?

In Triple-A Durham, Trevor Martin has made seven appearances, allowing no earned runs over 9.1 innings with a 26.8% strikeout rate.

What injury did Mason Englert sustain?

Mason Englert is on the Injured List with right forearm tightness, having posted a 7.11 ERA in his nine games this season.