Martinez has become a highly coveted pitcher in Major League Baseball in the years since he returned from his stint in Japan, so much so that the Reds extended the $21 million qualifying offer to keep him for 2025. The right-hander accepted and will return to Cincinnati after setting career highs in wins (10) and innings (142.1) last season. More of a swingman early in the campaign, Martinez moved to the rotation for good in early August and was brilliant down the stretch with a 0.83 ERA over 32.2 innings in September. What Martinez lacks in terms of fastball velocity, he makes for in quality and variety of secondary pitches. His control reached a whole new level last season, but some giveback with his walk rate should be expected. Regardless, if he sticks in the rotation all season, Martinez could easily set another new career high in wins. Read Past Outlooks