The Mets are set to hire J.D. Martinez as a special advisor to baseball operations, indicating his transition from playing at age 38 after not appearing in the majors since 2024. Martinez, originally drafted by the Astros, became a standout hitter after joining the Tigers, later excelling with the Diamondbacks and Red Sox, including a key role in Boston’s 2018 World Series win. He finished his career with 1,741 hits, 331 home runs, and earned multiple All-Star and Silver Slugger accolades. Martinez’s impressive peak from 2014 to 2019 featured a .307 batting average and a 151 wRC+, second only to Mike Trout among qualified hitters.
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