Cubs trade Chris Martin to Dodgers

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty ImagesThey’ll be playing Coldplay songs for Cubs reliever Chris Martin in Dodger Stadium:

The Dodgers have acquired Chris Martin from the Cubs.

— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 30, 2022 It seemed pretty clear the Cubs would trade Martin from the moment they signed him. He’s 36 and on a one-year deal, and likely never intended to be a long-term part of the Cubs future.

This year with the Cubs, Martin has a rather unsightly 4.31 ERA and 1.340 WHIP, though his FIP of 3.02 suggests he’s pitched better than the ERA number. He’s made 34 appearances and walked four and struck out 40 in 31\u2153 innings.

Here’s the return for Martin:

Source: The Cubs are receiving Zach…