March 22 in Houston Astros History: In one of the most regretted releases in team history, the Astros waive outfielder J.D. Martinez after a slow (2014)

In one of the most regretted releases in team history, the Astros waive outfielder J.D. Martinez after a slow spring. Through 2021, the four-time All-Star has produced a .298 batting average, a .926 OPS, 242 homers and 711 RBIs, mostly with Detroit and Boston.

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