The Atlanta Braves added some bullpen help on Tuesday, acquiring Texas Rangers' reliever Chris Martin in exchange for LHP Kolby Allard.
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Martin brings some great numbers to Atlanta, with a 3.08 ERA through 38 appearances this year. He's recorded 24 strikeouts and issued on one walk over 18 2/3 innings since May 24.
With Luke Jackson nearly blowing a six-run lead in the 9th on Tuesday night, is Martin enough to sustain the bullpen through the postseason?
"I don't think there's a guy on the roster that can be your closer, including the guy who has been your closer," Andy Bunker said.
The Braves have until 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday to make any other moves.
