J.D. Martinez Joins Mets Front Office

0:00It's April 1st, MLB News. Today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. Six-time All-Star JD Martinez is stepping into a new role with the New York Mets as a special assistant to baseball operations. The 38-year-old wrapped up his 14-year playing career last season with the Mets, after stints with Houston, Detroit, Arizona, Boston, RO, and the Dodgers. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is pumped about it, calling Martinez a clubhouse rock who brought energy on and off the field, stay consistent, and shared real knowledge from his playoff runs and World Series win. Mendoza sees this gig like Carlos Beltran spots since 2023, helping hitters and pitchers break down data and mindset stuff from a veteran's view. With Martinez enjoying life post-retirement, this feels like the perfect fit to bridge players in front office, keeping that winning vibe alive in. Queens.