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.
Cubs Let Go Of 5-Year Player
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.”
Martin appeared in seven games for the Cubs this season.
He had a 10.80 ERA.
Martin’s MLB Career
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.
On Wednesday night (despite their victory), Martin had blown the save.
@crawlyscubs of FlyTheW wrote (on Wednesday): “People are mad that Counsell went with Corbin Martin. What was he supposed to do? This team has half their pen on the IL, Palencia pitched last night, don’t know how he is feeling, Assad and Rolison pitched last night. Brown has pitched a ton.”
Over 41 career games, Martin has gone 2-5 with a 6.81 ERA.
Any team in the MLB will now have the option to claim him.
Cubs Right Now
Despite their injury situation, the Cubs are off to an incredible start to the 2026 season with a 25-12 record in 37 games, which has them at the top of the National League Central.
They are 17-5 in 22 games at Wrigley Field.
Following the Reds, the Cubs will head on the road for a series with the Rangers that starts on Friday in Texas.
Chicago Cubs Let Go Of 5-Year MLB Player Before Reds Game