The 22-year-old Martínez is MLB Pipeline’s ninth-ranked Cleveland prospect, and was a 2023 MiLB.com Organization All-Star. In 17 games with Columbus this season, he has hit .333 with 20 hits, four doubles, three home runs, 11 RBI, and a .988 OPS., playing 13 games before being placed on the 10-day injured list with a right foot contusion. He hit .423 with 11 hits, two doubles, one triple, two home runs, seven RBI, and a remarkable 1.256 OPS.
Mar 2, 2024; Goodyear, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Angel Martinez throws to first against the Kansas City Royals during the second inning at Goodyear Ballpark. / Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports The switch-hitter has proven to be versatile defensively. During his professional career, he has played 166 games at second base, 138 games at shortstop, 74 games at third base, and three games in center field, two of which have been with Columbus this year., who played eight Major League seasons for six teams, including one game for Cleveland in 2004.on Friday night at 7:10 p.m. Time will ultimately tell if this is when Cleveland’s newest addition will make his Major League debut.