J.D. Martinez Returns, Mets Off to Fresh Start

0:00On March 31st, the New York Mets are sitting at three wins and one loss just four games into the season, and the energy around the team feels way. fresher than last year. They brought back JD Martinez, the six-time All-Star and World Series champ as a special advisor to baseball operations. His role will mix mentoring players in the clubhouse and on the field, kind of like Carlos Beltran did. Last season, the Mets started hot, even leading the league in June, but crashed hard come July and missed the playoffs. This year, they're facing lighter competition from teams like the Pirates and Cardinals, but the new roster clicks so far with 158. Games left. Fans and insiders love Martinez's vibe. He was a clubhouse rock in 2024, playing 120 games with 16 homers, 69, RBIs, and a solid slash line. Mets and players raved about his influence, especially when the offense struggled early at 24 and 33.

1:01Mets season, Martinez stepped up big, calling a player's only meeting to demand accountability and boom. The Mets went 65 and 40 the rest of. The way, making the playoffs. That leadership turned their season around. With Martinez back in the fold, these good early vibes might stick, giving the squad the steady hand to push through the long haul and chase October. A Gigan from your team, powered by AI. This is New York Mets News Today. I'm Cory with the story.