The New York Yankees are currently at home for the offseason after losing in the ALDS for the second straight year.
They played their final game of the season on October 7 when they lost to the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 4-3 in the Bronx.
Ex-New York Yankees Pitcher Could Retire With $40 Million
With their season over, it’s worth taking a look at Chris Martin.
The former Yankees pitcher was released by the Texas Rangers during the middle of the season.
MLB.com wrote (on August 8): “Texas Rangers released RHP Chris Martin.”
As of October 27, he still remains available to sign with any team in the MLB.
At 40, it’s fair to wonder if Martin will keep playing.
If he does decide to call it quits, he will walk away with over $40 million in MLB career earnings (h/t Spotrac).
Looking At Martin’s Brief Yankees Stint
Martin spent the second season of his MLB career in the Bronx.
He appeared in 24 games with an 0-2 record (and 5.66 ERA).
The Yankees had acquired him in a trade (via the Colorado Rockies).
MLB.com wrote (on January 13, 2015): “Colorado Rockies traded RHP Chris Martin to New York Yankees for cash.”
Looking At Martin’s Other Stops
Martin was picked in the 21st round of the 2005 MLB Draft.
He has also spent time with the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers over 11 total seasons at the MLB level.
In 2021, Martin won the World Series title with the Braves.
It will be interesting to see if he gets picked up before the 2027 season.
Ex-New York Yankees Pitcher Could Retire With $40 Million In Career Earnings