ORLANDO MARTINEZ CALLED UP TO TRIPLE-A!

Culiacán, Sinaloa. – Cuban outfielder and "Guinda" standout Orlando Martínez took a major step toward the Major Leagues after being promoted to the Texas Rangers' Triple-A affiliate, the Round Rock Express, putting him just one step away from the Big Show.

Martínez began the 2026 season with the Frisco RoughRiders, the Texas Rangers' Double-A affiliate, putting up impressive numbers. In 60 games, the outfielder tallied 64 hits, 20 doubles, one triple, three home runs, and 36 RBIs. Additionally, he posted a stellar slash line with a .298 batting average, a .370 OBP, a .442 slugging percentage, and an .812 OPS.

Red-hot June: Orlando’s batting average soared to .356 during the month of June, establishing himself as one of the top hitters for the Frisco RoughRiders.

Following a brilliant winter season with the Tomateros de Culiacán in the Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacífico, Martínez caught the eye of Major League scouts and signed a contract with Texas. After seeing action in Spring Training, the Cuban native was assigned to Double-A, where his consistency ultimately earned him the call-up that brings him one step closer to his MLB dream.

The Tomateros de Culiacán organization celebrates our ballplayer's growth and wishes him nothing but the best in this exciting new chapter of his career.