G-Braves Add Infielder Ozzie Martinez

Martinez acquired via trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers

By Dave Lezotte

May 18, 2014

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Gwinnett Braves, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, have announced the addition of infielder Ozzie Martinez to the 25-man roster. Martinez was acquired by the Braves from the Los Angeles Dodgers organization in exchange for left-hander Adrian Rivero.

Martinez, 26, played in 33 games for Double-A Chattanooga in the Dodgers' system this season, batting .176 (19-for-108) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, 11 RBIs and one stolen base. Last season, he hit .247 (73-for-296) with 15 doubles, a triple, four home runs, 23 RBIs and six stolen bases in 89 games between Chattanooga and Triple-A Albuquerque.

Originally selected by the Florida Marlins in the 11^th round of the 2006 June draft out of Porterville College (Porterville, CA), Martinez has played nine minor league seasons, including stops in the Marlins (2006-11), Chicago White Sox (2012) and Dodgers (2012-14) organizations. In 742 minor league games, he's batting .255 with 22 home runs, 236 RBIs and 71 stolen bases. Martinez also appeared in 34 Major League games with the Marlins from 2010-11, batting .258 (17-for-66) with four doubles, a triple, three RBIs and one stolen base.

With the move, the Gwinnett roster is now at the maximum of 25 active players.

The Gwinnett Braves and Indianapolis Indians play game two of the four-game series at Coolray Field on Sunday afternoon, first pitch scheduled for 2:05 PM. Right-hander Cody Martin (3-2, 2.72) starts for the G-Braves against right-hander Jake Brigham (1-2, 3.38) of the Indians. Tony Schiavone will have the play-by-play call on wdun.com, GwinnettBraves.com, TuneIn Radio and the MiLB First Pitch app.

Sunday is another Family FunDay at Coolray Field. Bring your ball and glove to the ballpark for Pre-Game Catch in the Outfield starting when gates open at 1:00 PM and lasting for approximately 20 minutes. Following the game, it's the Post-Game Kids Base Run (all kids 12 and under) presented by Kid-to-Kid Buford. For tickets, call the Coolray Field Ticket Office at 678-277-0340 or visit GwinnettBraves.com.