22. Yunior Marte RHP. DOB: 8/9/2003. 6' 5", 210 lbs. Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2026.
2025(A-Royals): 3-5, 2.74, 82 IP, 8.67 K/9, 2.20 BB/9.
2025(A-Giants): 0-0, 3.60, 20 IP, 7.65 K/9, 4.05 BB/9.
This is not Forever Giant Yunior Marte RHP from a couple of years ago. This a younger, stronger version of the same name. Acquired at the trading deadline for Mike Yastrzemski. 2025 was a significant improvement on prior seasons. Mid-90's FB, sharp slider that may be his best pitch, working on a split change. Used mostly as a starter up to this point. Whether he continues that track probably depends on developing the third pitch and maintaining improved command. More likely he ends up as a bullpen armm which those guys have value too.
One could say Bader was signed to replace YtY.
ReplyDeleteThen, having Yunior Marte AND Bader for YtY, will cost less, field better, be lot younger, and a big plus if Marte works out...