QUEENS, NY — Mets veteran designated hitter JD Martinez was removed from Tuesday night's series opener against the Oakland Athletics with a left elbow
August 3, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez runs after hitting a single against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Mets veteran designated hitter JD Martinez was removed from Tuesday night’s series opener against the Oakland Athletics with a left elbow contusion after he was hit by a pitch.
Martinez was ahead 3-2 against A’s starter Joe Boyle in his first at-bat of the night in the second inning when he was plunked by a four-seam fastball measuring 99.6 mph. The 36-year-old was in clear discomfort as he jogged toward the Oakland dugout. He was checked by team doctors but decided to stay in the game and ultimately scored on a Jose Iglesias single.
He was lifted from the game before his next at-bat in the third inning, however, for Mark Vientos, who was nursing a sore ankle and had been shelved for Sunday’s game in Seattle against the Mariners. Signing a one-year deal with the Mets one week before the start of the 2024 season, Martinez’s team debut was delayed by lingering back issues. In, he was batting .257 with .779 OPS, 12 home runs, and 53 RBI. After a hot start to June that saw his average climb to as high as .292, he has cooled off significantly, batting .212 with a .657 OPS in his previous 38 games.Pantorno is the executive sports editor of amNewYork — a position he has held since January 2020.
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