The Chicago Cubs last played on September 30 when they lost to the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card Series.
Despite their tough ending, they still had a talented roster (and respectable regular season).
Ex-Chicago Cubs Pitcher Announced Retirement From MLB
On Wednesday, a former Cubs pitcher retired from baseball.
Chris Martin is calling it quits after 11 seasons at the MLB level.
MLB wrote: “Chris Martin has announced his retirement after 11 Major League seasons. Debuting in 2014, he would go on to pitch for the Rockies, Yankees, Rangers, Braves, Cubs, Dodgers and Red Sox, appearing in 434 games and posting a 3.53 career ERA in 403 IP. He won a World Series title with Atlanta in 2021. Congratulations to Chris Martin on an outstanding career!”
Debuting in 2014, he would go on to pitch for the Rockies, Yankees, Rangers, Braves, Cubs, Dodgers and Red Sox, appearing in 434 games and posting a 3.53 career ERA in 403 IP. He won a World Series title
Looking At Martin’s Stint With The Cubs
Martin spent part of one season with the Cubs (2022).
He went 1-0 with a 4.31 ERA in 34 games.
MLB.com wrote (on July 30, 2022): “Chicago Cubs traded RHP Chris Martin to Los Angeles Dodgers for 2B Zach McKinstry.”
Looking At Martin’s Other Stops
Martin was picked in the 21st round of the 2005 MLB Draft.
He spent his rookie season with the Colorado Rockies before a quick stint with the New York Yankees.
Ex-Chicago Cubs Pitcher Announced Retirement From MLB After 11 Seasons