J.D. Martinez had been out of game action since April 6, but the slugger made his return for the St. Lucie Mets on Sunday, and it sounds like there’s a chance he’s with the major league club by the end of the week.
Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Sunday that Martinez will DH for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and Wednesday, and “hopefully he’s a player for us on Friday.”
Martinez had been shut down after receiving a cortisone shot to help with back stiffness, but he resumed swinging earlier this week.
In his first at-bat in the bottom of the first inning for St. Lucie on Sunday, Martinez roped a single to left-center field.
Then, in the bottom of the second, Martinez ripped a double down the left field line.
Here are Martinez’s highlights from Sunday:
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