J.D. Martinez

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Dodgers Rumors: Kershaw, Martinez, Ohtani

The Dodgers opted not to issue a qualifying offer to designated hitter J.D. Martinez and aren’t sure exactly when fellow free agent Clayton Kershaw will be cleared to pitch next season on the heels of shoulder surgery, but there’s some interest in keeping both players around for the 2024 campaign. President of baseball ops Andrew…

Nov 8 · MLB Trade Rumors Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw J.D. Martinez Shohei Ohtani

J.D. Martinez Doesn't Receive Qualifying Offer From Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not extend a $20.325 million qualifying offer to designated hitter J.D. Martinez, according to a source. It means that the Dodgers won't receive draft-pick compensation if Martinez signs elsewhere in free agency. The Dodgers need to keep the DH spot clear for now given their interest in free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. Martinez is 36 years old and is a full-time DH at this point in his career, but he should still attract plenty of interest on the open market this offseason after rebounding in 2023 with the Dodgers to the tune of a .271/.321/.572 slash line, .893 OPS, 33 home runs, 27 doubles, two triples, 103 RBI and 61 runs scored in 113 games. The six-time All-Star slugger derived a lot of his fantasy value from being in the middle of a loaded Dodgers lineup, but he still is a high-end power and run-producing target in fantasy.

Nov 7 · Source via Los Angeles Dodgers J.D. Martinez

Which Draft Picks Each Team Would Receive For Losing A Qualified Free Agent

The qualifying offer is one of the key mechanisms of free agent season, as teams have until five days after the end of the World Series to decide whether or not to issue the one-year contract (this winter reportedly worth around $20.5MM) to eligible free agents.  If a player has played with his team throughout…

Oct 21 · MLB Trade Rumors MLB Draft Chicago Cubs Toronto Blue Jays Minnesota Twins San Diego Padres Seattle Mariners Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Los Angeles Angels Miami Marlins Cody Bellinger Matt Chapman Sonny Gray Josh Hader Oscar Hernandez Teoscar Hernandez J.D. Martinez Aaron Nola Shohei Ohtani Blake Snell Jorge Soler

Offseason Outlook: Los Angeles Dodgers

A relatively quiet offseason a year ago didn’t stop the Dodgers from continuing their incredible run of regular season success. But after another disappointing playoff performance, perhaps they will be more aggressive this winter. There are many ways to do that, but the big question is whether or not they land the most unique free…

Oct 19 · MLB Trade Rumors MLB Offseason Los Angeles Dodgers Yency Almonte Austin Barnes Mookie Betts Ryan Brasier Walker Buehler Michael Busch Jonny Deluca Caleb Ferguson J.P. Feyereisen Freddie Freeman Tony Gonsolin Brusdar Graterol Michael Grove Jason Heyward Daniel Hudson Joe Kelly Clayton Kershaw Gavin Lux Lance Lynn Jake Marisnick J.D. Martinez Dustin May Bobby Miller Shelby Miller Max Muncy Jimmy Nelson James Outman Andy Pages Ryan Pepiot David Peralta Evan Phillips Alex Reyes Miguel Rojas Amed Rosario Emmet Sheehan Will Smith Gavin Stone Wander Suero Chris Taylor Blake Treinen Alex Vesia Kolten Wong Ryan Yarbrough

Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs

Along with this post, Tim Dierkes held a live Cubs-centric chat. Click here to read the transcript. After falling just short of a Wild Card berth, the Cubs must re-sign Cody Bellinger or replace his production, while also considering improvements at the infield corners and in the starting rotation. Guaranteed Contracts Dansby Swanson, SS: $157MM…

Oct 18 · MLB Trade Rumors MLB Offseason Chicago Cubs Kevin Alcantara Adbert Alzolay Miguel Amaya Javier Assad Cody Bellinger Brad Boxberger Ben Brown Nick Burdi Jeimer Candelario Pete Crow-Armstrong Jose Cuas Michael Fulmer Yan Gomes Ian Happ Kyle Hendricks Codi Heuer Nico Hoerner Cade Horton Brandon Hughes Caleb Kilian Mark Leiter Nick Madrigal J.D. Martinez Miles Mastrobuoni Julian Merryweather Matt Mervis Christopher Morel Daniel Palencia Drew Smyly Justin Steele Marcus Stroman Seiya Suzuki Dansby Swanson Jameson Taillon Mike Tauchman Hayden Wesneski Jordan Wicks Patrick Wisdom

Andrew Friedman On Roberts, Kershaw, Offseason Plans

Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman met with the media (including Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times) on Tuesday afternoon, alongside GM Brandon Gomes. The two executives discussed the disappointing conclusion to another Dodgers season, potential changes to the major league coaching staff, and the team’s offseason plans. Speaking on his ballclub’s unceremonious…

Oct 17 · MLB Trade Rumors Prospects Los Angeles Dodgers Mookie Betts Walker Buehler Tony Gonsolin Michael Grove Jason Heyward Clayton Kershaw Lance Lynn J.D. Martinez Dustin May Bobby Miller Ryan Pepiot David Peralta Emmet Sheehan Gavin Stone

Freddie Freeman Pours In Three More Hits Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, and three runs scored in Friday's 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. Freeman scored a run after a first-inning single before whacking a solo shot in the third frame. He doubled and came around for another during the sixth on a J.D. Martinez homer to help the Dodgers pull away a bit. Another game with three knocks or greater raises the tally to 21 on the campaign for the seven-time All-Star, who absolutely crushed it in his second year with LA. Freeman is slashing a ludicrous .334/.412/.572 with 29 round-trippers, 102 RBI, 131 runs scored, and 23 stolen bases in 721 trips to the plate. He's one double short of being the first to reach 60 since 1936.

Sep 30 · Source via Los Angeles Dodgers Freddie Freeman J.D. Martinez

Previewing The 2023-24 Free Agent Class: Designated Hitter

Over the past week, we’ve gone around the diamond with looks at the upcoming free agent class. We round out the offensive players with a look at the designated hitters. It is obviously headlined by the two-way star who is likely to break the all-time contract record. There are a handful of accomplished veteran hitters…

Sep 22 · MLB Trade Rumors Prospects Miami Marlins Toronto Blue Jays Colorado Rockies Detroit Tigers San Diego Padres Boston Red Sox Texas Rangers Arizona Diamondbacks New York Yankees Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Angels San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Brewers Josh Bell Brandon Belt Charlie Blackmon Miguel Cabrera Willie Calhoun Matt Carpenter Triston Casas Nelson Cruz Rafael Devers Mitch Garver Lourdes Gurriel Aaron Judge J.D. Martinez Andrew McCutchen Brad Miller Gabriel Moreno Shohei Ohtani Joc Pederson AJ Pollock Jorge Soler Justin Turner Daulton Varsho Jesse Winker

J.D. Martinez Goes Deep Twice In Win Over Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez was seeing the ball well in Monday night's 8-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers. Martinez finished the team's 92 win of the year by going 3-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout. The time off that Martinez took in August due to a lingering hamstring issue appears to have done him some good, as he's gone 15-for-48 (.313) with three home runs, two doubles, 15 RBI and seven runs scored in 13 starts since coming off the injured list on Aug. 15. The six-time All-Star needs just two more home runs to reach the 30-homer mark for the fifth time in his career. Martinez is hitting .266/.318/.556 overall with an .873 OPS, 24 doubles, two triples, 91 RBI and 55 runs scored in 101 games in his first year in LA.

Sep 19 · Source via Los Angeles Dodgers J.D. Martinez

J.D. Martinez Returns From Stint On 10-Day IL

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) has been activated from the 10-day injured list following a successful rehab assignment. In a corresponding move, infielder Michael Busch was optioned to Triple-A. The 36-year-old Martinez is enjoying a strong season in which he has 25 homers, a .370 xwOBA, a .551 xSLG, and a 54.7 percent hard-hit rate. Needless to say, his return is great news for the Dodgers and fantasy managers alike.

Sep 8 · Source via Los Angeles Dodgers J.D. Martinez

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