ATLANTA — All-Star J.D. Martinez was given a shot on Tuesday to deal with decrease again tightness that has delayed his debut with the New York Mets.
Mets supervisor Carlos Mendoza stated he spoke with Martinez, who has been working on the crew’s facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida, after signing a $12 million, one-year contract on March 24. Mendoza stated Martinez, 36, skilled comparable decrease again soreness following spring coaching final season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and added, “He is feeling it once more.”
“Final yr in April he handled it, bought a shot in April and was again seven days later,” Mendoza stated earlier than Tuesday night time’s sport in opposition to the Atlanta Braves. “He bought a shot in the present day. … He stated, ‘Final yr I bought a shot and I used to be completely high-quality for the remainder of the season.'”
Mendoza stated he’ll wait two or three days to find out “how he responds to remedy” earlier than he is aware of extra about when Martinez can resume his preparations to hitch the crew.
Mendoza stated the event with Martinez’s again was “nothing too regarding” and added the choice was made “to maintain it proper now.”
Mendoza stated Sunday he thought Martinez was coping with general soreness earlier than studying concerning the decrease again tightness.
Martinez hit .271 with 33 residence runs and 103 RBIs in 2023 with the Dodgers and is predicted to function the Mets’ major designated hitter when wholesome. Mendoza has stated he expects Martinez to see some taking part in time within the outfield.
He went 1-for-8 in two rehab video games final weekend with Single-A St. Lucie.