Austin Martin DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Minnesota Twins outfielder Austin Martin is expected to primarily play in the outfield during spring training. Last season, Martin spent most of his time in the outfield but did see occasional starts at second base. Throughout the early part of spring training games, Martin has served as the team's center fielder. Manager Rocco Baldelli noted that he wants Martin to be a "defensive star out there." The 25-year-old is currently fighting for a spot on the Opening Day roster. Last season, Martin spent most of his season in the majors but had a brief stint with Triple-A. Across his first 93 MLB contests, Martin posted a .253/.318/.352 slash line. He tallied 18 doubles and swiped seven bags. He will compete alongside Willi Castro and Harrison Bader for a depth role in the Minnesota outfield during camp.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Austin Martin (oblique) has landed on the injured list with a right oblique strain. In a corresponding move, the Twins have recalled Matt Wallner from Triple-A St. Paul. Martin is hitting .265 this season with a homer, nine RBI, and six stolen bases in 113 at-bats. Oblique injuries can be tricky, so Martin could be looking at an extended absence.

Minnesota Twins prospect Austin Martin is making his first career big-league start on Sunday against right-hander Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals. Martin is making the start in center field and is hitting ninth for the Twins. With Martin in center field, Byron Buxton will get a day off his feet and will serve as the designated hitter while batting third. Martin, the team's No. 15 prospect per MLB Pipeline, got his first major-league call-up on Saturday when the Twins put Royce Lewis (quadriceps) on the injured list, and the 25-year-old utility man could stick around for a while with Lewis' injury being pretty serious. The fifth overall pick in 2020 out of Tennessee hasn't really lived up to his draft billing, but he provides defensive versatility for Minnesota and has good plate discipline while rarely striking out in the minors. He's worth a pickup in AL-only leagues.