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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 3: Corbin Martin #38 and Carson Kelly #15 of the Chicago Cubs react after the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on May 3, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs will wrap up their series with the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs have won each of the first three games, so they will look to go for the sweep (on Thursday).
Chicago Cubs Let Go Of 5-Year MLB Player
GettyCorbin Martin #38 of the Chicago Cubs in action against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Ahead of Thursday’s game, the Cubs announced that they had designated Corbin Martin for assignment.
Patrick Mooney of The Athletic wrote: “Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd underwent a partial meniscectomy today to address the issue with his left knee, the club announced. Amid this wave of injuries, the Cubs also reshaped their bullpen, recalling Gavin Hollowell from Triple A and designating Corbin Martin for assignment.”
Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd underwent a partial meniscectomy today to address the issue with his left knee, the club announced. Amid this wave of injuries, the Cubs also reshaped their bullpen, recalling Gavin Hollowell from Triple A and designating Corbin Martin for assignment.
Martin appeared in seven games for the Cubs this season.
He had a 10.80 ERA.
Martin’s MLB Career
GettyCorbin Martin #38 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on May 3, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Martin was picked in the second round of the 2017 MLB Draft.
He spent his rookie season with the Houston Astros before two years with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The 30-year-old then spent last season pitching for the Baltimore Orioles.
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