ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Chris Martin and the Texas Rangers completed a one-year contract Friday that puts the veteran reliever back in the bullpen with his hometown team.

The 39-year-old Martin, born and raised in Arlington only minutes from the Rangers’ ballpark, went 2-6 with a 2.98 ERA and two saves in 49 appearances for Texas last season. He struck out 43 batters and walked just eight over 42 1/3 innings.

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