Mets predicted to lose 6-time all-star swallows to tigers before opening day

New York Mets has tried to bring superstar -swallowing Pete Alonso back to Queens in free agency. However, they also have another power hitter in free agency: JD Martinez.

According to New York Posts Jon HeymanMartinez aims to play in 2025. He hit 16 home runs last season. While predicting each team’s opening day lineup, Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter predicted Detroit Tigers would sign the veteran slugger.

“If the tigers are willing to make Colt Keith, Jace Jung and Spencer Torkelson compete for a place in the starting lineup, a reunion with JD Martinez would give them the proven veteran driving that their setup is missing,” Reuter wrote. “The versatility of Matt Vierling gives them further flexibility as he can play in Outfield when Jung is on the third base.”

Martinez is a six-time all-star and only one season removed from his latest election. Martinez played in 120 games for Met’s last season and had a 106 ops+. Martinez could join as a good option against the left -handed pitching for Tigers.

Martinez cut .263/.370/.466 against Lefties last season. He has a career ops of .863 and has hit 331 career homes. He would not give much if something, defensively, but is clearly an asset for offense.

His .235 Batting average with Mets was his worst average in a single season since the 2020 season. However, he began the season of dealing with injuries and did not debut until April 26. Martinez would be a cheap addition and could bring a power threat to Tigers.

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