LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-handed pitcher Chris Martin from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry.
Martin, 36, has appeared in 34 games for Chicago, posting a 1-0 record with a 4.31 ERA (15 ER/31.1 IP) and 40 strikeouts. He has been in the Major Leagues seven seasons with Colorado (2014), New York – AL (2015), Texas (2018-2019), Atlanta (2019-21) and Chicago (2022), and he is a combined 6-15 with a 4.10 ERA (103 ER/226.1 IP) and 227 strikeouts. In 2020, he posted a career-best 1.00 ERA, allowing two runs in 18.0 innings with one save and 20 strikeouts. He was originally drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 21st round of the 2005 First Year Player Draft out of McLennan Community College.
McKinstry, 27, appeared in 10 games for the Dodgers this season, hitting .091 with one homer and two RBI. He has been with the Dodgers parts of three seasons, and he is a .210 hitter with eight homers and 31 RBI. He was drafted by the Dodgers in the 33rd round out of Central Michigan University of the 2016 First Year Player Draft.
