J.D. Martinez signs with the New York Mets on a 1 year, $12 million deal.

03/22/2024

BREAKING NEWS: J.D. Martinez just signed witht he New York Mets on a 1 year, $12 million deal. How will this affect Fantasy?

This will affect Fantasy Baseball because Martinez is coming off a year where he had 33 homers and 103 RBI, while batting .271 at the plate. His All-Star season last year may not continue in the future, as he is entering is age 36 season. 

Reports said that Martinez signed with the Mets because he wanted to be in a "hitter friendly ballpark" because he didn't want reporters criticizing him for having a down year when he was at a tough ballpark to hit well in. The 6 time All-Star will look to continue his fabulous career on March 28, where the Mets take on the Milwaukee Brewers.