Rays Urged to Hold Onto All-Star Pitcher After Breakout Year

The Tampa Bay Rays saw their season come to an end on Wednesday night in Game 5 of the World Series. Though they rallied for a run, the Milwaukee Brewers still shut them down and earned their first title in franchise history. Right-hander Nick Martinez was one of their top starting pitchers this year. The 36-year-old right-hander won 15 games and posted a 3.10 ERA and 3.9 WAR in 31 starts and 180 innings pitched. However, he is now a free agent.