{"id":675176,"date":"2025-03-17T21:09:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T13:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/%e6%9c%aa%e5%88%86%e9%a1%9e\/texas-rangers-reorganize-bullpen-chris-martin-could-become-the-closer\/"},"modified":"2025-03-17T21:09:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T13:09:57","slug":"texas-rangers-reorganize-bullpen-chris-martin-could-become-the-closer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/en\/lifestyle-en-2\/sports-en-2\/texas-rangers-reorganize-bullpen-chris-martin-could-become-the-closer\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Rangers reorganize bullpen, Chris Martin could become the closer."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/amp-img><\/amp-img><\/amp-img><\/amp-carousel>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Rangers are actively rebuilding their bullpen strength, and manager Bruce Bochy has admitted that there isn’t a set closer at the moment, as adjustments will be made based on game situations. He emphasized the importance of a stable bullpen for the team’s success, noting that how they manage the bullpen in the new season will be a crucial factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a recent spring training game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, several relief pitchers had standout performances, ultimately leading the team to a 6-3 victory. However, compared to last year’s championship-winning roster, the bullpen has undergone significant changes. Key closer Kirby Yates has switched teams, and Jos\u00e9 Leclerc has also joined the Oakland Athletics, necessitating a reshuffle of the relief lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In light of this situation, the Rangers are making aggressive moves in the offseason, signing right-handed pitchers like Chris Martin, Luke Jackson, Jacob Webb, Shawn Armstrong, and Joe Barlow, while young rookie Marc Church is also drawing attention. On the left-handed side, Robert Garcia and Hoby Milner are expected to become solid assets, with Milner boasting an impressive career batting average against left-handed hitters of just .155, giving him a clear advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Martin is currently the frontrunner to take on the closer role, with 14 career saves under his belt and impressive control on the mound, boasting a K\/9 rate of 9.27 and a walk rate of just 1.17. He demonstrates the ability to perform reliably in critical moments of the game. In a recent game, he dispatched three batters using only 15 pitches, showcasing his ideal form. Speaking about his role, Martin remains open-minded: “No matter where the coach places me, I’ll do my best to help the team win.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the pitching front, Jackson has a history of 19 successful saves and has recently delivered scoreless performances, showcasing his stability. Bochy mentioned that Webb’s condition is continuously improving, while Church has recently clocked a 99 mph fastball, demonstrating his potential to become a key relief pitcher. Lefty Garcia is still sidelined with an injury, but the coaching staff has high hopes for him, anticipating that his recovery will strengthen the team’s left-handed pitching strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the new season approaches, the Rangers are still tweaking their bullpen lineup, and Bochy’s flexible management will be a crucial factor in the team’s late-inning performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Texas Rangers are restructuring their bullpen, and head coach Bruce Bochy has not yet confirmed a permanent closer. Newcomer Chris Martin has emerged as a top candidate. He has accumulated 14 career saves and has demonstrated stable control, performing well in spring training. Jackson, Webb, and rookie Church have also performed well, while Milner is known for his effectiveness against left-handed hitters. As the new season approaches, the team is still adjusting to find the most suitable bullpen combination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":670141,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5066],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-675176","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports-en-2"},"raw_content":"\n<\/amp-img><\/amp-img><\/amp-img><\/amp-carousel>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Rangers are actively rebuilding their bullpen strength, and manager Bruce Bochy has admitted that there isn't a set closer at the moment, as adjustments will be made based on game situations. He emphasized the importance of a stable bullpen for the team's success, noting that how they manage the bullpen in the new season will be a crucial factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a recent spring training game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, several relief pitchers had standout performances, ultimately leading the team to a 6-3 victory. However, compared to last year's championship-winning roster, the bullpen has undergone significant changes. Key closer Kirby Yates has switched teams, and Jos\u00e9 Leclerc has also joined the Oakland Athletics, necessitating a reshuffle of the relief lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In light of this situation, the Rangers are making aggressive moves in the offseason, signing right-handed pitchers like Chris Martin, Luke Jackson, Jacob Webb, Shawn Armstrong, and Joe Barlow, while young rookie Marc Church is also drawing attention. On the left-handed side, Robert Garcia and Hoby Milner are expected to become solid assets, with Milner boasting an impressive career batting average against left-handed hitters of just .155, giving him a clear advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Martin is currently the frontrunner to take on the closer role, with 14 career saves under his belt and impressive control on the mound, boasting a K\/9 rate of 9.27 and a walk rate of just 1.17. He demonstrates the ability to perform reliably in critical moments of the game. In a recent game, he dispatched three batters using only 15 pitches, showcasing his ideal form. Speaking about his role, Martin remains open-minded: \"No matter where the coach places me, I'll do my best to help the team win.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the pitching front, Jackson has a history of 19 successful saves and has recently delivered scoreless performances, showcasing his stability. Bochy mentioned that Webb's condition is continuously improving, while Church has recently clocked a 99 mph fastball, demonstrating his potential to become a key relief pitcher. Lefty Garcia is still sidelined with an injury, but the coaching staff has high hopes for him, anticipating that his recovery will strengthen the team's left-handed pitching strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the new season approaches, the Rangers are still tweaking their bullpen lineup, and Bochy's flexible management will be a crucial factor in the team's late-inning performance.<\/p>\n","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/675176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=675176"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/675176\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/670141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=675176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=675176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ztylezman.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=675176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}