PT TODAY: Braves bolster bullpen with deal for Martin

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Braves | Atlanta acquires Chris Martin
Atlanta Braves LHP Kolby Allard was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for RP Chris Martin on Tuesday, July 30.  Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
 
BHQ take: Martin is in the midst of an excellent season, although he’s missed the last couple of days with a sore back. He’s compiled a 10.2 Dom with an 0.9 Ctl, and has a 3.06 xERA and a 185 BPV. For now, we are projecting Martin to continue to primarily pitch in a setup role, but Luke Jackson has been far from a sure thing as Atlanta’s closer, so the possibility of a few save opportunities going to Martin is a...

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