The iconic American advice maven Dear Abby often used the term “Are you better off with or without him” and clearly to any sane Red Sox fan, you are better off with J.D. Martinez. But if Martinez decides to opt-out there are other scenarios that could fall into place.
Martinez is certainly not on a track to match his spectacular offensive production of 2018. Martinez has appeared in 56 games this season and has 12 home runs, 33 RBI, and a .296 batting average. Flashback to 2018 and at the same 56 game juncture, it was 18/47/.