# Davis Martin performance and disciplinary issues

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/davis-martin-performance-and-disciplinary-issues
> Updated: 2026-09-02T23:30:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Davis Martin has experienced a period of significant difficulty and volatility. Initially, Martin faced scrutiny regarding a performance decline after surrendering nine runs in a single inning against the Boston Red Sox.

This slump transitioned into on-field conflict during a game against the Cincinnati Reds. Following two consecutive wild pitches that resulted in one hitting batter Sal Stewart’s helmet, a benches-clearing altercation occurred, leading to Martin’s ejection. Reds manager Terry Francona criticized the incident, stating, “I thought that was extremely blatant, and you can’t throw two balls like that head high. You can kill somebody.”

Martin later attributed his control issues to a blister on his right middle finger. Consequently, the White Sox placed him on the 15-day injured list. To manage pitching depth, the team optioned reliever Tanner McDougal to Triple-A and called up starter José Urquidy and reliever Tyler Schweitzer.

Martin has since returned to the White Sox lineup following his injury stint. In his return against the Houston Astros, he pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings. However, the White Sox lost the game 2-0, as the team struggled offensively and surrendered two runs in the eighth inning.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Davis Martin returns to White Sox pitching in loss to Astros

Davis Martin returned from the injured list to pitch 5 2/3 shutout innings, but the Chicago White Sox ultimately lost 2-0 to the Houston Astros.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davis-martin-returns-to-white-sox-pitching-in-loss-to-astros

### 2026-08-13: Davis Martin ejected and placed on IL after wild pitches near Sal Stewart

White Sox pitcher Davis Martin was ejected and placed on the IL after two wild pitches near Cincinnati Reds batter Sal Stewart led to a benches-clearing incident.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davis-martin-ejected-following-benches-clearing-incident

### 2026-08-04: Davis Martin's Rough Start Leads Red Sox to 14-2 Win Over White Sox

Davis Martin gave up nine runs, including a grand slam, as the Red Sox beat the White Sox 14-2, sparking worries about his decline.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davis-martins-rough-start-leads-red-sox-to-14-2-win-over-white-sox

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