D-backs and Justin Martinez Agree to a 5-Year Contract Extension

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Baseball D-backs and Justin Martinez Agree to a 5-Year Contract Extension by Latino Sports March 23, 2025 Image Credit: MLB The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed with RHP Justin Martinez to a 5-year contract extension through 2029 (beginning in 2025) with club options for 2030-31 and a conditional club option for 2032. Justin Martinez was excited to learn that he was on the 35th annual LatinoMVP ballot – Image Credit: Latino Sports RHP Justin Martinez │ 23 years old │ R/R │ 6-3, 180 │ MLB Bio In 2024, named the D-backs’ Rookie of the Year by the Arizona Chapter of the BBWAA after going 5-6 with 8 saves, a 2.48 ERA (20 ER in 72.2 IP), .221 opponent AVG and 91 strikeouts over 64 games. Got his start at the D-backs’ academy in the Dominican Republic in 2018 after signing as a 16-year-old in March 2018. Last season ranked among NL relievers in HR/9.0 IP (4th, 0.25), innings (5th) and strikeouts (5th) [min. 50 G]. His 100.3 MPH AVG fastball velocity in 2024 ranked first among National League relievers and third in the Majors, behind Mason Miller/OAK (100.9) and Jhoan Duran/MIN (100.5) [min. 50 G], while his 413 pitches of 100.0+ MPH also led the NL and were second in the Majors, behind Miller (503). In 2024, ranked first among D-backs relievers in innings and strikeouts and second in saves. Made his Major League debut with the D-backs in 2023. In 2 seasons with Arizona (2023-24), has gone 5-6 with 9 saves, a 3.70 ERA (34 ER in 82.2 IP), .232 opponent AVG, 47 walks and 105 strikeouts over 74 games. Press Release Courtesy of MLB Follow us on Social Media for updates and exclusive content Instagram: @latinosportsoficial Facebook: Latino Sports Twitter: @latinosports Related Topics Arizona Diamondbacks Diamondbacks Justin Martinez Major League Baseball MLB Click to comment Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website Advertisement Facebook Latest Article Baseball / 1 month ago 35TH ANNUAL LATINO MVP AWARDS – 2024 OFFICIAL BALLOT ANNOUNCED BRONX, NY (February 10th, 2025) — It has been thirty five (35) years since… By Press Release Baseball / 1 hour ago Letters from Beyond: From Casey Stengel to Ron Washington – Cartas desde el Más Allá: De Casey Stengel para Ron Washington Dear friend Ronald, better known as Ron: I congratulate you, very much, for having… By Juan Vené Baseball / 11 hours ago Catcher J.C. Escarra wins 2025 James P. Dawson Award The New York Yankees today announced that catcher J.C. Escarra is the recipient of the 2025… By Latino Sports Baseball / 11 hours ago D-backs and Justin Martinez Agree to a 5-Year Contract Extension The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed with RHP Justin Martinez to a 5-year contract extension through 2029 (beginning… By Latino Sports Baseball / 19 hours ago LatinoMVP Awards Continue to Grow with MLB Support SOUTH BRONX, NY — For the past three years, we at Latino Sports have… By Julio Pabón More in Baseball Letters from Beyond: From Casey Stengel to Ron Washington – Cartas desde el Más Allá: De Casey Stengel para Ron Washington Dear friend Ronald, better known as Ron: I congratulate you, very much, for having… Catcher J.C. Escarra wins 2025 James P. Dawson Award The New York Yankees today announced that catcher J.C. Escarra is the recipient of the 2025… LatinoMVP Awards Continue to Grow with MLB Support SOUTH BRONX, NY — For the past three years, we at Latino Sports have… Salvador Pérez, The Best Venezuelan Player- Salvador Pérez, El Mejor Pelotero Venezolano From extreme poverty to very rich and the best baseball player in Venezuela Coral… LatinoMVP Awards Continue to Grow with MLB Support Catcher J.C. Escarra wins 2025 James P. Dawson Award