The Mets have announced that J.D. Martinez will not be in the lineup for their game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday due to a sore left ankle. In his place, catcher Luis Torrens has been designated as the team’s hitter for the day. Torrens will now bat sixth in the lineup, behind Francisco Alvarez, while Mark Vientos has been moved up to the three-hole.
No further information was provided regarding Martinez’s condition, but it is clear that his absence from the lineup will be felt. Despite this setback, Martinez has been performing well for the Mets in his debut season with the team. In 56 games played, he is batting .278 with 10 home runs and 37 RBI. The team remains confident that they have enough depth in their roster to step up and fill Martinez’s spot effectively.
