Orelvis Martinez

23-Year-Old Second Baseman2B

Toronto Blue Jays AAA

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.000

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Martinez got his first call to the big leagues June 18, got his first and only start June 21, and was suspended 80 games for PED use June 23. He has completed his suspension, and because he played just one game and it was at second base, that's where he'll be eligible to start the season. He also has extensive history playing third base, but he's a middling defender at both spots. The PED issue clouds things, but statistically, Martinez was excellent at Triple-A, logging an elite 37.7 percent hard-hit rate to go with 17 home runs, a .267/.346/.523 slash line and a 23.8 percent strikeout rate in 74 games. If he makes enough contact against big-league pitching, Martinez has the plus power to be a potential everyday player even if his OBP hovers in the .300-.320 range. There will probably be some growing pains if he gets regular run this season, but Martinez just turned 23, so he could end up being a post-hype sleeper in 2026. Read Past Outlooks

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#406

ADP

League AAA

Bats R

Throws R

40 Man Yes

Height 6'1"

Weight 188

DOB 11/19/2001

Drafted 2018

Sent to Triple-A

2BToronto Blue Jays AAA

March 20, 2025

The Blue Jays optioned Martinez to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

ANALYSIS
Martinez missed a few days of spring training after he was hit by a fastball Monday, but he returned to action Thursday. The infielder slashed .320/.393/.480 with one home run across 28 plate appearances in Grapefruit League play. At Triple-A Buffalo, the 23-year-old will play on an everyday basis and will wait for another opportunity in the big leagues after he played in just one game for Toronto last June before being handed an 80-game suspension for violating MLB's drug prevention and treatment program.

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Left/Right Batting Splits

Since 2023

-100%

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-100%

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	OPS	PA	AVG	OBP	SLG
Since 2023vs Left	0	0	0	0	0
Since 2023vs Right	.667	3	.333	.333	.333
2025vs Left	0	0	0	0	0
2025vs Right	0	0	0	0	0
2024vs Left	0	0	0	0	0
2024vs Right	.667	3	.333	.333	.333
2023vs Left	0	0	0	0	0
2023vs Right	0	0	0	0	0

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	OPS	PA	AVG	OBP	SLG
Since 2023Home	0	0	0	0	0
Since 2023Away	.667	3	.333	.333	.333
2025Home	0	0	0	0	0
2025Away	0	0	0	0	0
2024Home	0	0	0	0	0
2024Away	.667	3	.333	.333	.333
2023Home	0	0	0	0	0
2023Away	0	0	0	0	0

Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (AAA)

Since 2023

+22%

OPS vs LHP

2025

+15%

OPS vs LHP

2024

+17%

OPS vs LHP

2023

+46%

OPS vs LHP

	OPS	PA	HR	RBI	AVG	OBP	SLG
Since 2023vs Left	.949	164	10	27	.292	.366	.583
Since 2023vs Right	.779	514	21	78	.240	.321	.458
2025vs Left	.605	27	1	1	.217	9.000	.391
2025vs Right	.525	90	2	7	.185	23.011	.346
2024vs Left	.915	79	5	13	.300	27.038	.586
2024vs Right	.779	239	12	36	.256	75.021	.502
2023vs Left	1.004	58	4	13	.314	20.017	.667
2023vs Right	.688	185	7	35	.247	60.005	.456

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A high-pedigree international signee in 2018, Martinez has had plus game power since his pro debut, but swing-and-miss concerns always accompanied the loud pop. From May 10 on, Martinez hit .276/.374/.545 with 24 home runs, a 13.6 BB% and a 23.6 K% in 103 games while splitting time between Double-A and Triple-A. He used to have such a poor hit tool that Joey Gallo with less power and a lower OBP was a valid comp, but Martinez showed significant improvements in his age-21 season. He will always be a power-over-hit third baseman, but it's possible he could hit .230 or better and not sink your batting average. Barring an offseason addition, Toronto's organizational depth chart suggests that Martinez is the long-term third baseman. He turned 22 this offseason and has minor-league options remaining, but Martinez could get a look this summer if he's swinging a hot bat.

For fantasy, Martinez may end up being a one-tool player, but it's a pretty special tool. He has huge power, particularly to the pull side, that he is already showing off regularly in games. It's rare for teenagers to hit 15-plus home runs against full-season pitching, and Martinez hit 28 in 98 games between Low-A and High-A as a 19-year-old. He swings at the pitches he should swing at, but he also swings at many pitches he shouldn't swing at (33.6% chase rate). It's too early to say with much confidence what type of batting averages and on-base percentages Martinez will log in the majors, but he seems unlikely to be a positive contributor in batting average, given his aggressive, pull-heavy approach and current issues making contact. His defensive home is also TBD, but third base is currently seen as his most likely landing spot. Expect 30-plus homer seasons and be happy if it comes with a .245 average.

The recipient of the largest bonus ($3.51 million) in the July 2, 2018 international signing class, Martinez enjoyed success at Toronto's alternate training site in September and had a strong run during the fall instructional league. He trained in the Dominican Republic for most of the summer and joined the rest of Toronto's top prospects for the final week of scrimmages at the alternate site, where he hit one homer. Martinez went on to homer four times in the first two weeks of instructs, setting the stage for his first full-season assignment in 2021. It's all about the bat with Martinez, who has enough arm for third base, but won't be a threat stealing bases and lacks the quick-twitch actions for shortstop. His plus power is not in question, but he is so good at making contact that he can be overly aggressive early in the count. Essentially, he needs to get better at waiting for his pitch.

Martinez was not considered the best prospect in the July 2, 2018 international signing class, but he received the largest signing bonus ($3.51 million). Toronto jumped him over the Dominican Summer League and sent him straight to the Gulf Coast League -- a rare assignment for a 17-year-old's pro debut. He proved to be up to the challenge, ranking ninth in the league in wRC+ (150) while demonstrating a good understanding of the strike zone (8.6 BB%, 17.8 K%). Six of his seven home runs came over his final 15 games. He has played shortstop but projects to end up at third base long term, as he should continue to fill out his 6-foot-1, 188-pound frame. Martinez won't contribute with his legs, but he could be a four-category force if he reaches his ceiling. He was way too pull-heavy (60.9 Pull%) in his debut, but that's the only clear flaw in the profile. Look for him to spend most of 2020 at Low-A.

Toronto coughed up $3.51 million to secure Martinez's rights -- the top signing bonus for international free agents who signed on July 2, 2018. He really impressed in instructs and now seems like the No. 2 dynasty-league target from that class, behind Marco Luciano of the Giants. It's easy to see why Martinez projects to offer plus power down the road -- the ball jumps off his bat and he is already very adept at lofting the ball. It is unclear how high his batting average will be, but it is possible he could also develop a plus hit tool. A shortstop from the Dominican Republic, Martinez is roughly 6-foot-1, 180 pounds, and could end up growing into a prototypical third baseman's body. Martinez will not be a threat on the bases, so his fantasy value will be tied to his power and batting average. The Blue Jays' top 2017 international signee (Eric Pardinho) was aggressively assigned to the Appy League, and Martinez could follow suit if he impresses this spring.

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Suffers bruised hip Monday

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Hip

March 17, 2025

Martinez was removed from Monday's 4-2 Grapefruit League loss to the Phillies in the top of the seventh inning due to a left hip contusion, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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Goes yard in spring opener

2BToronto Blue Jays AAA

February 23, 2025

Martinez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

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In mix for third base job

2BToronto Blue Jays AAA

February 21, 2025

Martinez will get a real chance in camp to win a spot on the 26-man roster and could push for the starting job at third base, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

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Returns from suspension, optioned

2BToronto Blue Jays AAA

September 23, 2024

The Blue Jays reinstated Martinez from his 80-game suspension Monday and optioned him to the rookie-level Florida Complex League.

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Resumes playing in minors

2BToronto Blue Jays AAA

Suspension

September 18, 2024

Martinez (suspension) began a minor-league assignment Sept. 6 with Triple-A Buffalo and has gone 7-for-24 with a home run, a triple, three doubles, three walks, three RBI and three runs through his first six games.

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Chance for MLB debut soon?

2BToronto Blue Jays AAA

August 30, 2023

Martinez could be in the mix to be called up by the Blue Jays in September, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, though fellow prospect Spencer Horwitz may be more likely to be promoted as a bench bat.

ANALYSIS
Martinez is Toronto's best position player prospect and has an .845 OPS in 33 games since being promoted to Triple-A Buffalo in mid-July. The 21-year-old has hit 23 home runs between the Double-A and Triple-A levels this season after he hit at least 28 long balls in each of his first two full minor-league campaigns. Playing time for Martinez is unlikely to be consistent if promoted, though Matt Chapman and Bo Bichette being on the injured list with finger and quad injuries, respectively, could create a path to a semi-regular role, especially with the big-league roster expanding to 28 players Friday.

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