Nick Martinez reached 50 career wins on April 28, 2026, as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 at Progressive Field. The milestone caps a remarkable journey for the veteran pitcher, who has compiled a 50-60 record with a 4.06 ERA across 286 appearances and 977.0 innings pitched over his 13-year career.
Martinez began his major league career with the Texas Rangers in 2014, spending four seasons there through 2017 before taking a hiatus from MLB. He returned in 2022 with the San Diego Padres, appearing in 47 games that season followed by 63 games in 2023. Martinez then joined the Cincinnati Reds, where he appeared in 42 games in 2024 and 40 games in 2025 before signing with Tampa Bay for the 2026 season.
The milestone win came in a dominant pitching performance that helped secure the shutout victory for the Rays. Martinez has made a strong start to the 2026 season, posting a 2-1 record with a 1.70 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across six appearances, striking out 24 batters in 37.0 innings pitched.
With 977.0 innings pitched in his career, Martinez approaches another significant milestone, needing just 69 more outs to reach 1,000 career innings pitched. His sustained effectiveness across multiple teams and roles has established him as a reliable veteran presence in major league rotations.