J.D. Martinez Joins Mets Front Office

0:00On March 31st, the New York Mets just shook up their front office less than a week into the season by hiring JDD. Martinez as a special advisor to baseball operations. This comes after a busy offseason where they added players like Boba Shet and Freddie Peralta while shipping out others to rebuild the roster. Manager Carlos Mendoza is feeling the heat following last year's collapse, but the teams off to a solid start so far. Bringing in Martinez now gives them an extra boost from someone who's still got that fresh big league perspective. Martinez, a 38-year-old six-time All-Star, wrapped up his playing days with the Mets in 2024, hitting 16 home runs over. 120 gains with a batting average around 235. He sat out all of 2025 without signing anywhere. His role will mirror Carlos Beltran's spending time in the clubhouse and on the field with players to offer hitting tips and insights. It's unusual to make this move so early in the year, instead of during the offseason.

1:01This addition could really steady the ship for the Mets as they push forward, blending better in smarts with their new look squad for a stronger run. This season, New York Mets News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the field and beyond.