Feb 23, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets outfielder Jose Martinez (16) participates in batting practice during spring training at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports
Remember Jose Martinez? He was the veteran bat first, glove second player the New York Mets signed this offseason to a minor league deal. I was hyped when they landed him. Viewed as a nice bench bat to have this year, preseason knee surgery knocked him out of baseball action until this past weekend.
After months of waiting, Martinez began his rehab assignment for the Mets.