Among the Cincinnati Reds' key free agents, Nick Martinez is probably relatively low on the totem pole. The platonic ideal of a swingman, Martinez has been excellent during his two years in Cincinnati. However, with so many holes elsewhere on the roster, it's possible he slips through the cracks in the Reds' offseason plan.
In fact, despite MLB Trade Rumors' reasonable contract prediction for Martinez (two years and $25 million), none of the experts seem to believe he'll still be in the Queen City come 2026.
It's difficult to see the Reds re-signing Nick Martinez this offseason
Martinez has done exactly what's been asked of him since joining the Reds prior to the 2024 season, accruing 6.