Marlins Claim Seth Martinez Off Waivers From Diamondbacks

The Miami Marlins have claimed right-handed reliever Seth Martinez off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Martinez, who had a solid 2024 season with a 3.59 ERA, was designated for assignment to make room for newly signed reliever Kendall Graveman. To accommodate Martinez on their roster, the Marlins placed right-handed pitcher Eury Pérez on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Previously, Martinez had been with the Houston Astros and had shown promise with a standout 2.09 ERA in 2022 before struggling in 2023. The Marlins are hoping Martinez can bolster their bullpen, which ranked 22nd in MLB with a 4.15 ERA last season. This move reflects Miami's strategy to strengthen their roster following a difficult 2024 season where they lost 100 games.