The New York Mets are pursuing veteran slugger J.D. Martinez, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. The Los Angeles Angels and one of Martinez’s former teams, the Arizona Diamondbacks, are also interested.
Martinez spent last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and turned in a solid campaign despite turning 36 in August. He was primarily a designated hitter and hit .271 with 33 home runs and 103 RBI in just 113 games. Martinez also turned in a strong 135 wRC+. StatCast lists his batting run value in the 93rd percentile.
The Mets, meanwhile, are in need of a big bat, among other things.