NOVEMBER 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
J.D. MARTINEZ #28 - DESIGNATED HITTER - NEW YORK METS
16 HR •
69 RBI •
.235 AVG
16 HR
69 RBI
.235 AVG
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Getting start at DH Martinez will start at designated hitter and bat sixth Wednesday in Game 3 of the NLCS versus the Dodgers.
Impact Jesse Winker was in the DH slot in each of the first two games of the series, but Martinez will get a shot Wednesday against right-hander Walker Buehler. It's Martinez's first start since Game 4 of the NLDS and his fourth start in 10 games this postseason for the Mets.
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Expected to be in Game 3 lineup Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday that Martinez will likely be in the lineup Wednesday in Game 3 of the NLCS, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact Jesse Winker started at designated hitter in each of the first two games of the series, going 2-for-2 with a 2:2 K:BB. The Dodgers are slated to start another right-hander in Game 3 in Walker Buehler, but it sounds like Martinez will receive his first start of the series. Martinez is 4-for-14 with three RBI and a 4:2 K:BB so far this postseason.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in Game 2 Martinez is starting at DH and batting sixth in Sunday's Game 2 of the NLDS versus Philadelphia.
Impact Martinez began Game 1 on the bench but came on as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning and delivered an RBI single. Jesse Winker was the starter at DH in that contest, and he'll move to the bench to begin the second game of the series. Sunday will mark Martinez's second start at DH for the Mets in the postseason, while Winker has started in that role three times.
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Starting at DH Wednesday Martinez will start at designated hitter and bat sixth Wednesday in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Brewers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Martinez yielded to Jesse Winker for the start at designated hitter in Game 1, although he came off the bench to deliver a two-run single. The 37-year-old put up just a .368 OPS in September for the Mets.
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Absent from Game 1 lineup Martinez is not in the lineup Tuesday for Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Brewers, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Martinez saw his playing time cut down the stretch of the regular season as he struggled to a .368 OPS in September. Jesse Winker had similar struggles in the final month but will get a shot at designated hitter in Game 1 versus righty Freddy Peralta.
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On bench again Sunday Martinez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Martinez is in the midst of a career-worst stretch at the plate, having gone 0-for-his-last-30, which is also the longest slump by a Met this season. This will be his second straight absence, and Saturday's absence came against an opposing lefty starter. The 37-year-old may have played his way out of the regular lineup.
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Getting Saturday off Martinez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Phillies.
Impact Martinez will get a chance to recollect himself Saturday after going 0-for-29 over his last eight games. Starling Marte will replace him as New York's DH, allowing Tyrone Taylor to start in right field while batting sixth.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from lineup Martinez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact In the midst of a six-game hitless stretch, Martinez will grab a seat for the series finale. Starling Marte is in the designated hitter spot for the Mets while Tyrone Taylor plays right field.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat Friday Martinez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.
Impact After starting at DH in three consecutive games, Martinez will give way to Jesse Winker on Friday. Martinez is 3-for-21 (.143) with four RBI in September.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
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Not starting Sunday Martinez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Impact Martinez started the past two games after returning from the paternity list, and he'll receive a day off after going 2-for08 with a double, three RBI and three strikeouts. Jesse Winker will shift to designated hitter while Harrison Bader picks up a start in the outfield.
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Returns from paternity leave The Mets activated Martinez from the paternity list Thursday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact Martinez missed the series against the Red Sox while tending to more important matters but will be back for his club's weekend series versus the Reds. DJ Stewart was optioned in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on paternity list The Mets placed Martinez on the paternity list Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Impact Martinez will be allowed to spend up to three days away from the Mets as he spends time with his expanding family. To fill his spot on the active roster, DJ Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs 16th homer Martinez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.
Impact The veteran slugger took Jonathan Cannon deep in the third inning, Martinez's 16th homer of the year and fourth in his last 10 games. He's slashing .256/.275/.590 over that 10-game stretch with a 1:17 BB:K, numbers that reflect his 2024 struggles, but the 37-year-old is still within striking distance of his ninth career 20-homer campaign.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
