the Astros waive outfielder J.D. Martinez after a slow spring

March 22, 2014March 22, 2021 Houston Astros, This Day In Baseball

On March 22 , 2014 — In one of the most regretted releases in team history, the Astros waive outfielder J.D. Martinez after a slow spring. Claimed by Detroit, Martinez responds with a .296 average and 61 homers over the next two seasons, which included an All-Star appearance.

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Astro Daily

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