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Chris Martin Returns to Rangers on One-Year Deal

12/20/2025

Summary

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Chris Martin signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers.
The 39-year-old reliever posted a 2.98 ERA with two saves in 49 games.
He previously played for the Rangers from 2018 to 2019.
Armstrong had a strong season in high-leverage situations and limited opponents to a .104 batting average.
McKenzie posted an 11.12 ERA in four appearances last season.

History

Historical Context

The Texas Rangers, originally founded as the Washington Senators in 1961, struggled for decades without postseason success. In 2010, they broke through by winning their first American League pennant, defeating the New York Yankees in the ALCS. This marked a significant turnaround for the franchise, which had never advanced past the first round of the playoffs before, culminating in their first World Series appearance against the San Francisco Giants.

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Story summary

Chris Martin signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers.
The 39-year-old reliever posted a 2.98 ERA with two saves in 49 games.
He previously played for the Rangers from 2018 to 2019.
Armstrong had a strong season in high-leverage situations and limited opponents to a .104 batting average.
McKenzie posted an 11.12 ERA in four appearances last season.

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