Texas Rangers and reliever Chris Martin finalize $4 million, 1-year contract | Region

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Chris Martin and the Texas Rangers completed a $4 million, one-year contract Friday that puts the reliever back in the bullpen with his hometown team.

Martin gets a $2 million signing bonus in equal installments payable on Jan. 15 in 2028 and 2029. He receives a $2 million salary next season and can earn $1 million in performance bonuses for innings pitched: $200,000 each for 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55.

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