Trevor Martin Joins Rays, Grove to IL

0:00On April 21st, the Tampa Bay race just selected the contract of right-handed Trevor Martin, bringing him up to the majors for the first time. He's filling the active roster spot of Mason Englert, who's headed to the 15-day injured list with right-for-armed tightness. To free up a 40-man roster spot, Michael Grove got moved to the 60-day injured list. Martin has been lights out in the minors this year, tossing 9-1-3 scoreless innings to open the season. Sure, he's walking a few too many at a 14.6% clip, but that dominance caught the front-office's eye quick. The bullpen's been banged up lately, losing Edwin Ucetta and Stephen Wilson back in spring training, then Garrett Clevenger and now Englert. Manuel Rodriguez is still working back from last year's Tommy John surgery, so depth is key right now. Engler and manager Kevin Cass both say the injury isn't serious, so he could return pretty soon. Martin has plenty of options left, meaning the rays can bounce in between AAA and the Biggs as arms heal up.

1:02Meanwhile, Grove's coming off shoulder surgery from his Dodgers days last year. He missed the whole season and just signed with Tampa last week before. Landing on the I.L., he won't be eligible to return until June, so Martin stepping in at the perfect time to help steady that pen. That's your update from MLB News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.