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Martinez gets start as Rangers host Blue Jays

For a pitcher, you might say Nick Martinez handles the changeup well.

With Tyson Ross back in the rotation after spending the first 2 1/2 months recovering from shoulder surgery, Martinez was expected to be back in the bullpen full time as a long reliever.

And during the weekend, the Texas right-hander was a long reliever. But when Andrew Cashner went to the disabled list with an oblique strain, Martinez was suddenly a starter again.

Martinez will make his 10th start on Tuesday against Toronto left-hander Francisco Liriano in the second of a four-game set.