US EditionAs Diamondbacks continue to search for a closer, the team signs Justin Martinez to a 5-year, $18M extension
- The Arizona Diamondbacks are nearing a five-year, $18 million extension with Justin Martinez, as confirmed by a source on Friday.
- The deal includes club options for $7 million in 2030 and $9 million in 2031, covering all of Martinez's arbitration years, according to a source.
- Justin Martinez had a successful 2024 season with a 2.48 ERA and 91 strikeouts, showcasing impressive pitching speed and skills.
- Manager Torey Lovullo is determining if Martinez, A.J. Puk, or Kevin Ginkel will be the team's closer this season.
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Diamondbacks reward closer candidate Justin Martinez with $18 million, 5-year contract
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona hard-throwing right-hander Justin Martinez has agreed to an $18 million, five-year contract even as he continues to compete for the role of Diamondbacks closer.
Arizona Diamondbacks seek to breathe easy in 2025 following a season full of twists and turns
SCOTTSDALE – Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo is looking to exhale in 2025. Last year the ninth-year skipper had to manage injuries for nearly all 162 regular season games, prompting him to say at one point, “I had to hold…
Table of ContentsArizona Diamondbacks extends to Dominican launcher with benefitsMartínez showcased outstandingly its shipping repertoire Dominican launcher Justin Martínez reached an agreement with Arizona Diamondbacks and both parties signed an extension of contract in the midst of the spring trainings of Major League Baseball (MLB), the news was released in the afternoon of Friday, March 21, 2025.
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