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Los Angeles Dodgers' J.D. Martinez watches his two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chris Flexen during the first inning of a baseball game Sept. 28, 2023, in Denver. Martinez has a new home, agreeing to a $12 million, one-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday, March 21, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

J.D. Martinez finalizes $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez celebrates his home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Los Angeles Dodgers place designated hitter J.D. Martinez on injured list with groin tightness

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Tampa Bay Rays' Josh Lowe loses his helmet as he steals third base ahead of the tag by Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor (3) during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 28, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Isaac Paredes homers as Tampa Bay Rays beat Los Angeles Dodgers 11-10

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Alex Verdugo hits into a fielder's choice allowing teammate Enrique Hernandez to score as Houston Astros' Jason Castro, left, looks on in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 16, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Story, Bogaerts homer to help Red Sox beat Astros 6-3

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's J.D. Martinez runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kohei Arihara, Martinez's second homer of the night, during the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Martinez 2 HRs, leads majors with 9, as Red Sox beat Rangers

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's J.D. Martinez reacts after hitting a solo home run off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tyler Wells during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Martinez comes off COVID list, hits 3 HRs as Red Sox top O’s

By TODD KARPOVICH - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's J.D. Martinez scores on a double by Xander Bogaerts during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston’s J.D. Martinez placed on the COVID-19 injured list

By TODD KARPOVICH - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox bullpen coach Kevin Walker strolls out to the field during spring training baseball practice on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Red Sox star Martinez focuses on routine to recapture swing

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2019, file photo, Boston Red Sox's J.D. Martinez bats against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. Many Red Sox players talked Saturday, Jan. 18, about how much they liked and valued manager Alex Cora and hated to see him go. “I’m heartbroken about it,&quot; Martinez said. “I understood his side of it. He definitely didn’t want to be a distraction. He was one of my favorite, if not my favorite, managers I’ve had.&quot; (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Boston’s Martinez would like to see some video remain

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2014, file photo, Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, right, and A.J. Hinch pose after Hinch is introduced as the new manager of the baseball club in Houston. Hinch and Luhnow were fired Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, after being suspended for their roles in the team's extensive sign-stealing scheme from 2017. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

Astros, Red Sox look ahead in wake of sign-stealing scandal

By KRISTIE RIEKEN and JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Members of the grounds crew work on the field before Game 5 of the World Series baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The Latest: Red Sox win 4th World Series title in 15 years

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price throws during the first inning of Game 2 of the World Series baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Maddie Meyer, Pool)

David Price pitches Red Sox past Dodgers 4-2 for 2-0 Series lead

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

A rainbow is seen over Fenway Park before Game 2 of the World Series baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Latest: Boston takes 2-0 World Series lead with 4-2 win

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Clouds fill the sky over Fenway Park as the Los Angeles Dodgers practice for Game 1 of the World Series baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Latest: Red Sox come out swinging, beat Dodgers 8-4

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Boston Red Sox second baseman Eduardo Nunez waits for the ball to make the tag on Washington Nationals' Michael Taylor who was out at second base on the steal attempt, during the second inning of an interleague baseball game at Nationals Park Tuesday, July 3, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals’ woes continue as Red Sox roll to win

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks during a news conference before Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ** FILE **

Mike Rizzo’s wait could end up costing Nationals

By Deron Snyder

Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder J.D. Martinez smiles as he talks with another player during practice Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at Chase Field for a National League wild-card playoff baseball game in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks face the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Martinez a magnificent mid-season addition in Arizona

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake Lamb (22) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 20, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Lamb homers twice, Diamondbacks beat Reds 12-2 to win series

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Detroit’s J.D. Martinez expected to miss 3-4 weeks

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