Report: Cincinnati Reds and Nick Martinez Have 'Mutual Interest' in an Extension. The Veteran Had His the Best Year of His Career in 2024
. “This is the first year I’ve pitched well enough to get the qualifying offer. I guess it’s a good problem to have.”
The Reds discussed a possible two-year extension with Martinez, but he wants to weigh his options. He's still open to signing a long-term deal with in Cincinnati.Martinez, who turned 34 in August, wants to maximize his money and play for a winning team. “I’m getting older, and it’s time to kind of maximize, right? And I want to win. That’s a high priority to me, to win a championship. Cincinnati, especially hiring Terry , I think there’s a great chance.”
The right-hander was 10-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 42 games this season, including 16 starts. Martinez pitched a career-high 142 1/3 innings in 2024.
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