This throws a wrench in Corbin Martin’s plans! One of the jewels of the Houston Astros, pitching prospect Corbin Martin is out for the rest of 2019 and likely won’t see the field until late in 2020.
Word is, Corbin Martin underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, and GM Jeff Lunhow confirmed he is out for quite some time. Read on as Corbin Martin Undergoes Tommy John Surgery…
CelebNSports247.com has the latest on top pitching prospect Corbin Martin who underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.
Basically, Corbin Martin, MLB.com’s No. 48 overall prospect is out for quite some time.
Astros pitching prospect Corbin Martin had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, general manager Jeff Luhnow said.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) July 5, 2019
Martin was drafted in the second round of the 2017 Draft out of Texas A&M. He used his mid 90s fastball and heavy curveball to dominate Triple-A competition with the Round Rock Express, going 2-1 with a 3.13 ERA in nine starts.
That is all history now since he is out on recovery until 2020.
Astros pitching prospect Corbin Martin had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, general manager Jeff Luhnow said.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) July 5, 2019
There were signs this season that he had issues keeping the ball in the ballpark, as he allowed eight home runs in 19.1 innings. Martin figured to either be a valuable trade piece or a part of their future rotation, and this injury throws a wrench into proceedings.
