Braves trade for Texas relief pitcher

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Chris Martin
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The Atlanta Braves traded pitching prospect Kolby Allard on Tuesday for Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin.

Source: #Braves acquire Chris Martin from #Rangers for Kolby Allard.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2019

Martin has a 3.08 ERA this season with four saves in 38 innings pitched. But has fared  much better since getting off to a rocky start to the season.

Chris Martin will be a rental for the #Braves, but monster numbers since April 29: 35 Ks, 2 BB in 27 2/3 IP, 2.60 ERA. Has closed at times.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2019