Orelvis Martinez
22-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.000
HR
0
RBI
0
R
0
SB
0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
A high-pedigree international signee in 2018, Martinez has had plus game power since his pro debut, but swing-and-miss concerns always accompanied the loud pop. From May 10 on, Martinez hit .276/.374/.545 with 24 home runs, a 13.6 BB% and a 23.6 K% in 103 games while splitting time between Double-A and Triple-A. He used to have such a poor hit tool that Joey Gallo with less power and a lower OBP was a valid comp, but Martinez showed significant improvements in his age-21 season. He will always be a power-over-hit third baseman, but it's possible he could hit .230 or better and not sink your batting average. Barring an offseason addition, Toronto's organizational depth chart suggests that Martinez is the long-term third baseman. He turned 22 this offseason and has minor-league options remaining, but Martinez could get a look this summer if he's swinging a hot bat. Read Past Outlooks
Could be nearing promotion
Martinez crushed a 10th-inning grand slam Wednesday to give Triple-A Buffalo a 12-9 win over Columbus.
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The ball traveled an estimated 469 feet and left Huntington Park completely, landing onto a second-floor patio in a building behind the left-field bleachers. Martinez has had a strong start to the season, slashing .296/.356/.519 over 14 games with six doubles, two homers and 10 RBI, and his 20.3 percent strikeout rate is a significant step forward from the 27.0 percent mark he posted with Buffalo in 2023. The Blue Jays have used four different players at second base already this season, rotating Cavan Biggio, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider and Ernie Clement through the keystone, but none of them offer the upside of the 22-year-old Martinez. If the front office deems him ready for the next challenge, his big-league debut could come at any time, but his bat may not be the thing holding him back -- Martinez has committed five errors already this season in his 13 starts at second base.
The ball traveled an estimated 469 feet and left Huntington Park completely, landing onto a second-floor patio in a building behind the left-field bleachers. Martinez has had a strong start to the season, slashing .296/.356/.519 over 14 games with six doubles, two homers and 10 RBI, and his 20.3 percent strikeout rate is a significant step forward from the 27.0 percent mark he posted with Buffalo in 2023. The Blue Jays have used four different players at second base already this season, rotating Cavan Biggio, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider and Ernie Clement through the keystone, but none of them offer the upside of the 22-year-old Martinez. If the front office deems him ready for the next challenge, his big-league debut could come at any time, but his bat may not be the thing holding him back -- Martinez has committed five errors already this season in his 13 starts at second base.
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Chance for MLB debut soon?
Martinez could be in the mix to be called up by the Blue Jays in September, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, though fellow prospect Spencer Horwitz may be more likely to be promoted as a bench bat.
ANALYSIS
Martinez is Toronto's best position player prospect and has an .845 OPS in 33 games since being promoted to Triple-A Buffalo in mid-July. The 21-year-old has hit 23 home runs between the Double-A and Triple-A levels this season after he hit at least 28 long balls in each of his first two full minor-league campaigns. Playing time for Martinez is unlikely to be consistent if promoted, though Matt Chapman and Bo Bichette being on the injured list with finger and quad injuries, respectively, could create a path to a semi-regular role, especially with the big-league roster expanding to 28 players Friday.
Martinez is Toronto's best position player prospect and has an .845 OPS in 33 games since being promoted to Triple-A Buffalo in mid-July. The 21-year-old has hit 23 home runs between the Double-A and Triple-A levels this season after he hit at least 28 long balls in each of his first two full minor-league campaigns. Playing time for Martinez is unlikely to be consistent if promoted, though Matt Chapman and Bo Bichette being on the injured list with finger and quad injuries, respectively, could create a path to a semi-regular role, especially with the big-league roster expanding to 28 players Friday.
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For fantasy, Martinez may end up being a one-tool player, but it's a pretty special tool. He has huge power, particularly to the pull side, that he is already showing off regularly in games. It's rare for teenagers to hit 15-plus home runs against full-season pitching, and Martinez hit 28 in 98 games between Low-A and High-A as a 19-year-old. He swings at the pitches he should swing at, but he also swings at many pitches he shouldn't swing at (33.6% chase rate). It's too early to say with much confidence what type of batting averages and on-base percentages Martinez will log in the majors, but he seems unlikely to be a positive contributor in batting average, given his aggressive, pull-heavy approach and current issues making contact. His defensive home is also TBD, but third base is currently seen as his most likely landing spot. Expect 30-plus homer seasons and be happy if it comes with a .245 average.
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Sent to minor-league camp
The Blue Jays optioned Martinez to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
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Jumps to Triple-A
Martinez was promoted to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
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Optioned to minor-league camp
Martinez was optioned to minor-league camp by the Blue Jays on Monday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
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Shielded from Rule 5 draft
Martinez was added to the Blue Jays' 40-man roster Tuesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Goes yard twice Sunday
Martinez went 3-for-4 with two homers, four RBI and an additional run scored for Double-A New Hampshire on Sunday.
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