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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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez homers and Megill is effective in his return from the minors as Mets top White Sox 5-1

AUGUST 31, 2024 • Associated Press

White Sox host the Mets on home losing streak

The Chicago White Sox take on the New York Mets looking to break a nine-game home losing streak

AUGUST 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks and Mets meet with series tied 1-1

Both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Mets are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

AUGUST 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Swats homer in loss Martinez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Sunday's loss tot the Padres.

Impact Martinez went deep off Martin Perez in the fourth for the first run of the game. Three of his last four hits over the last six games have left the yard. Martinez now has 61 RBI in his last 89 games, which is third in the National League over that span behind Kyle Schwarber and Shohei Ohtani. For the year, Martinez is slashing .251/.334/.440 with 15 homers, 62 RBI, 39 runs and a 41:118 BB:K in 407 plate appearances.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swats homer in loss Martinez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Sunday's loss tot the Padres.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Thursday Martinez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Thursday's game versus San Diego.

Impact Martinez will take a seat for Thursday's series opener after going 2-for-12 with two home runs and six RBI during New York's previous series against the Orioles. His absence will allow Jesse Winker to serve as the Mets' designated hitter while batting fifth.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Winker's pinch-hit homer in 9th gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles

Pinch-hitter Jesse Winker led off the ninth inning with his first home run for the New York Mets, giving them another rousing 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Slugs 14th homer Martinez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles.

Impact The veteran slugger got hold of a Burch Smith fastball in the eighth inning and drove it over the fence in right-center field, bringing the Mets to within two runs, but it was as close as they got in an eventual 9-5 defeat. Martinez has gone yard in back-to-back games, giving him 14 homers on the year, but through 17 games in August he's slashing just .211/.318/.439 as the 37-year-old continues to struggle to provide consistent offense.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swats 13th homer Martinez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Monday's 4-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact Martinez got the Mets on the board in the first inning, plating Mark Vientos with a two-run home run off lefty Trevor Rogers. In 392 plate appearances, Martinez is slashing .256/.343/.438 with 57 RBI and 37 runs. He has only one multi-hit game in his last 12 starts.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez's homer in 9th inning gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles

Francisco Alvarez hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning to give the New York Mets a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Hill's go-ahead single in 8th inning lifts Marlins over Mets 3-2

Derek Hill delivered a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning that sent the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets

AUGUST 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Not in Sunday's lineup Martinez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Martinez has a .208/.333/.354 slash line through 14 games in August and will sit Sunday after starting the previous nine contests. Jesse Winker will serve as the designated hitter while Starling Marte (knee) is in right field in his return from the injured list.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In Wednesday's lineup Martinez (elbow) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Wednesday's contest against the Athletics.

Impact Martinez was lifted from Tuesday's game after being struck on the left elbow by a pitch, but he's back in there without having to miss any starts. The 36-year-old's production has fallen off since the start of July, as he's slashed just .221/.328/.354 across 33 contests.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mets slugger J.D. Martinez exits with bruised elbow after getting hit by pitch

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AUGUST 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Removed with bruised elbow Martinez was removed from Tuesday's game against the Athletics after getting hit in the elbow by a pitch, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martinez took a 100-mph fastball off his left elbow during the second inning and remained in the game to run the bases, eventually coming around to score on a Jose Iglesias single, but he was pinch hit for by Mark Vientos in the third frame. He was able to escape the incident with only a bruise, so he shouldn't need to miss much time -- if any at all.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Wednesday Martinez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact After going 0-for-10 with five strikeouts over his last three games, Martinez will take a seat Wednesday while Jesse Winker serves as New York's DH and Ben Gamel starts in right field.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grand slam in loss Martinez went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in Saturday's loss to the Angels.

Impact Martinez singled in his first at-bat and later added a grand slam in the top of the seventh to put the Mets on top 4-2. It marked the slugger's second grand slam in his last seven games and he's now collected multiple hits in five of his last 11. Martinez has also driven in at least one run in four of his last five contests.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Angels Closer Ben Joyce Earned J.D. Martinez's Respect With Absurdly Fast Final Pitch Down by one run in the top of the ninth inning, New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez had a chance to keep the Mets alive against th...

AUGUST 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

104.7 mph: Angels' Joyce gets 1st save, strikes out Martinez on fastest pitch in majors this season

AUGUST 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Zach Neto's 3-run homer rallies Angels to 5-4 victory over Mets despite J.D. Martinez's grand slam

Zach Neto drove in a career-high four runs, including three with a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 5-4 victory over the New York M...

AUGUST 4, 2024 • Associated Press

J.D. Martinez CRUSHES A GRAND SLAM to give Mets a 4-2 lead over Angels

AUGUST 4, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Mets aim to sweep series against the Twins

The New York Mets will try to sweep a three-game series with a victory over the Minnesota Twins

JULY 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Manaea strikes out 11 in mound gem that sends Mets past Twins 2-0

Sean Manaea struck out a season-best 11 over seven dominant innings, pitching the New York Mets to a 2-0 victory against the Minnesota Twins

JULY 31, 2024 • Associated Press

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