The New York Mets have signed J.D. Martinez to a one-year, $12 million contract, with Martinez starting in the minors to build up at-bats before joining the team. The signing means Mark Vientos may lose his opportunity as the team's everyday DH, leading to his demotion to the minors. Martinez's arrival provides the Mets with a seasoned veteran who adds a significant bat to their lineup, enhancing their flexibility and competitiveness in the NL wild-card race.
J.D. Martinez said he signed with the Mets in part, because he's "addicted to the playoffs." @CespedesBBQ wonders if we're missing something after just three postseason appearances by the Mets in the last 17 seasons 🤨 https://t.co/lIqmRVJpjN
Mets send Mark Vientos to minors, off Opening Day roster after J.D. Martinez signing https://t.co/fqeH4oVHUP https://t.co/lAAuWlrrsB
J.D. Martinez just signed with the New York Mets after a lengthy free agency process…After signing, he told the media he turned down the San Francisco Giants because of their stadium. And he definitely has a point https://t.co/CVKZmWMo2o
The Mets potential lineup with the addition of JD Martinez 👀 https://t.co/JzEJtZp8so
J.D. Martinez signs with Mets: When All-Star DH could join New York's lineup, why he rejected Giants' offer https://t.co/AMbbCmR4iu
Mets announce signing of J.D. Martinez https://t.co/Q82MMDvFL5 https://t.co/pRVHyLRRQ2
"I've watched this guy play for quite a bit now on the other side of the dugout. But for us to have him now on my side is special." J.D. Martinez is already at work: https://t.co/SWXdbdx6HZ
J.D. Martinez joins Mets after frustrating offseason, but won’t be with team for Opening Day @AbbeyMastracco https://t.co/2yHFUu0uP6
"For me personally I want to win, I want to be on a team that wants to win" J.D. Martinez talks about signing his 1-year, $12M deal with the #Mets https://t.co/708q5Eudtw
Carlos Mendoza talks about the #Mets acquiring J.D, Martinez https://t.co/k4LO4fwvMS
Mets optioning J.D. Martinez to minors to build up at-bats. 👀 https://t.co/2MWjb0e1Av https://t.co/4uIFzcadev
J.D. Martinez and the New York Mets finalized a $12 million, one-year contract on Saturday. https://t.co/TApbLkZjrb
The Mets will option J.D. Martinez to the minor leagues to build up at-bats, meaning he won't be with the team for at least the first 10 days of the season.
ICYMI https://t.co/O3hxBDudwN Breaking down why the Mets signed J.D. Martinez.
Mets, J.D. Martinez finalize 1-yr, $12M contract https://t.co/APg5g1NHEM
Mets make J.D. Martinez signing official. DFA Phil Bickford.
J.D. Martinez signing with the Mets is now official.
The Mets have DFA'd Phil Bickford to clear roster space for J.D. Martinez, whose signing is now official.
Mets thrilled to bring ‘great acquisition’ J.D. Martinez into lineup https://t.co/2d56rDQIUh https://t.co/IBGnjhoj9p
Mets Notebook: Mark Vientos homers, stays reticent on J.D. Martinez signing Mark Vientos has never been short on confidence. It was on full display Friday at George M. Steinbrenner Field when he homered off the Yankees, @AbbeyMastracco writes. https://t.co/PU8Wq978tg
"When you can get a seasoned veteran like this who can just flat out hit, it's great for the lineup" The BNNY crew discuss how the addition of J.D. Martinez impacts the #Mets lineup @HannahRKeyser @NYNJHarper @jonhein @mmargaux8 https://t.co/OJ3GDraSJZ
https://t.co/O3hxBDudwN Breaking down why the Mets signed J.D. Martinez.
J.D. Martinez signing gives Mets flexibility, counter to NL wild-card contenders https://t.co/OIQz4GEkx1 https://t.co/B8KftE1pfE
The Mets' J.D. Martinez deal means Mark Vientos' opportunity as the team’s everyday DH passes by, @DPLennon writes https://t.co/FSOz1RCVab
Carlos Mendoza and Mark Vientos talk about Vientos's mentality with the #Mets signing J.D. Martinez https://t.co/QqwPdCDGry
TA: The Mets Finally Sign J.D. Martinez, Finally by Patrick Dubuque (@euqubud) https://t.co/CbcPzhpzvc
J.D. Martinez is joining the Mets. What this means for Mark Vientos is unclear. @AbbeyMastracco https://t.co/2Ua0w0R5Nl
J.D. Martinez’s #Mets season will begin with minor league at-bats https://t.co/PXFMRNJV9V https://t.co/d2jPKqiM1l
Mark Vientos just hit his #Mets-leading fifth homer this spring, roughly 16 hours after the team signed J.D. Martinez to take his job.
Mets sign slugger JD Martinez with deferred payments through 2038 https://t.co/IHftSFP8Nf
J.D. Martinez’s Mets season will begin with minor league at-bats https://t.co/mljvrvoCyG https://t.co/xLiiJWHGW3
https://t.co/GX0CvyS2Lq JD Martinez gave consent to begin in the minors and build up his at-bats before joining the Mets.
"They needed one more big bat and JD Martinez certainly is that" @Ken_Rosenthal weighs in on the @Mets new DH ▶️ https://t.co/EnigF7lYBb https://t.co/hmd9Efs5Rp