Boston Red Sox place pitcher Chris Martin on the injured list due to anxiety
- Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Martin has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to anxiety.
- Martin informed the team about his anxiety over the weekend.
- The team made the decision to support Martin's mental health.
The Boston Red Sox put Chris Martin on the 15-day injury list because of anxiety. This means he won't play for at least 15 days. The team did this on Wednesday, but it was backdated to Sunday. Chris Martin has a 4.22 ERA in 21 games this season. The team's chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow, said Chris felt his anxiety was affecting his physical health, making him tired and affecting his sleep. The team believes this break will help Chris get better. They have resources to help players with mental health. Teams are now focusing more on mental health to support players better. It's important for players to have the help they need during a long sports season. Chris Martin has played for many teams in his career. He has been with the Red Sox for the last two seasons. To replace Chris, the Red Sox called up Zack Kelly from Triple-A Worcester. Chris Martin, a pitcher for the Red Sox, is now on the injured list because of anxiety. The team made this decision on Wednesday. Chris shared his feelings with the team over the weekend. His last game was on May 30, where he didn't perform well. He has a 4.22 ERA this season. The team's chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow, said Chris felt his anxiety was affecting his physical health, making him tired and affecting his sleep. The team believes this break will help Chris get better. They have resources to help players with mental health. Teams are now focusing more on mental health to support players better. It's important for players to have the help they need during a long sports season. Chris Martin has played for many teams in his career. He has been with the Red Sox for the last two seasons. To replace Chris, the Red Sox called up Zack Kelly from Triple-A Worcester.