The New York Mets could benefit from adding another power hitter to their lineup. Despite making positive strides since the disappointing 2023 season, the Mets, under the leadership of David Stearns, have focused on smaller deals rather than big investments. While they’ve improved, they still lack a key slugger in the middle of their lineup to enhance their chances of competing for a National League Wild Card spot.
The Mets have been linked to J.D. Martinez, a seasoned six-time All-Star, who remains unsigned despite his impressive performance with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. At 36 years old, Martinez still possesses significant power and has a track record of success in major markets. With 33 home runs and 103 RBIs in just 113 games played last season, Martinez’s potential impact on the Mets’ lineup could be substantial, especially considering his past success with the Boston Red Sox.
With Spring Training underway and Martinez still available, the Mets have an opportunity to bolster their lineup with a proven slugger at a potentially reasonable cost. It might be worth taking a chance on him to strengthen their chances in the upcoming season.
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