PT TODAY: Martinez takes over as STL closer

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

National League | American League
 
Cardinals | Carlos Martínez takes over as closer
St. Louis Cardinals RHP Carlos Martínez has been anointed the team's closer.   Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Rick Hummel
 
BHQ take: Martinez already has his first save as the Cards' closer. In fact, his last three outings have resulted in saves, including back-to-back saves on Sept. 9-10. In 10.1 innings since being moved to the pen, Martinez has yielded only one earned run. He's walked four in those outings while striking out nine. Notably in his last three outings, he has six strikeouts and no walks. If he keeps up that pace, he could not only hold the...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

MacKenzie Gore's trade has rotation implications for both Texas and Washington. Plus Bader lands in San Francisco.
Jan 28 2026 3:03am
A NYC-heavy column, with Bellinger, Peralta, Robert Jr. all affecting their teams' playing time outlook.
Jan 22 2026 9:57am
Bo Bichette moves to Flushing; Realmuto stays in Philly; Caratini to Minnesota; and more...
Jan 20 2026 9:08am
Kyle Tucker is rightfully pumped after pocketing $240M. What does it mean for the LA roster? Plus ripples from the Ranger Suárez and CIN-TB-LAA trade.
Jan 16 2026 9:33am
The Ryan Weathers trade from Miami to New York has implications for both starting staffs with spring training just four weeks away. Plus the Nolan Arenado era comes to an end in St. Louis.
Jan 14 2026 9:15am

Tools