After logging only three appearances in his debut year back in 2021, Seth Martínez was a much more important bullpen piece for the Astros in 2022. Originally selected from the rule 5 draft, the 28-year-old righty dominated even though he had what we could call a low-profile role this year, something that could change in 2023 to a certain degree.
Martínez pitched 29 times for Houston in its championship year, most of them in low-leverage scenarios. Across 38 2/3 innings, he surrendered 26 hits and nine earned runs while walking 14 hitters and striking out 38. His ERA finished the season at 2.