Dodgers, J.D. Martinez reach 1-year deal (source)

Veteran slugger J.D. Martinez and the Dodgers have reached a one-year, $10 million deal, a supply informed MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Saturday. The deal, which is pending the completion of a bodily, has not been confirmed by the membership.

Martinez was final a free agent after the 2017 season and signed a five-year contract with the Red Sox that proved fairly helpful for each side. The Florida native batted .292/.363/.526 with 130 house runs over these 5 seasons, making 4 All-Star groups and successful two Silver Slugger Awards (each in 2018, when he gained at each outfield and DH). 

Meanwhile, Martinez was a key consider Boston’s 2018 championship and ‘21 run to the ALCS. In 23 postseason video games with the Sox, he batted .317/.420/.585 with six homers and 24 RBIs.

However, 2022 was a little bit of a down 12 months for Martinez, who turned 35 in August. That was very true within the energy division. While he hit 43 doubles in 139 video games, his 16 homers and .448 slugging share represented vital declines. From 2017-19, Martinez had averaged 41 massive flies.

The different problem for Martinez going ahead is his capability to play protection, because the Red Sox used him solely at DH in 2022. Going again to 2018, Martinez has logged solely 137 video games within the outfield and posted minus-12 Outs Above Average.

A late bloomer, Martinez wasn’t chosen till the twentieth spherical of the 2009 Draft by the Astros out of Nova Southeastern University. He frolicked with Houston from 2011-13 however struggled on the plate and was launched throughout Spring Training 2014. However, a revamped swing led to a 2014 breakout with the Tigers, and Martinez has been one of many sport’s high sluggers ever since. Over the final 9 seasons, his 571 extra-base hits rank second in MLB behind solely Nolan Arenado.