J.D. Martinez Joins Mets as Advisor

0:00On April 1st, the Mets are bringing back a big piece from their surprise 2024 run, but not as a player. Martinez, the 38-year-old slugger, is stepping into an advisory role with the team. He'll get to mentor some familiar faces from his one season in Queens. That includes Mark Vientos, the young star he bonded with during that breakout campaign. Vientos stepped up huge, helping carry the Mets all the way to Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. Other holdovers like Francisco Lindor, Francisco Alvarez, and Brett Beatty will benefit too. Martinez brings serious cred after a 14-year career with 331 home runs and an A63 on-base plus lugging. Percentage, he's joining Hall of Famer Carlos Beltran in the Mets Advisory Crew, adding that better in wisdom to the mix. The Boston Globe broke the news first, with an industry source confirming the move. It's a smart play for a team looking to build on last year's magic, without Martinez swinging the bat.

1:01Expect this to ripple through the clubhouse as spring training ramps up, keeping that 2024 energy alive in a whole new way. This has been New York Mets News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.