José Martínez Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 6" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 7/25/1988 (35)
- Experience
- 4
- College
- None
José Martínez Season Stats
Last 10 Games
José Martínez News
First baseman Jose Martinez has signed a contract with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. The 33-year-old hasn't appeared in the MLB since 2020. He signed with the New York Mets prior to the 2021 season, but tore his meniscus in Spring Training and never debuted with the team. Martinez broke into the majors with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2016. He developed a reputation as a plus-hitter but a poor defender during his time in the majors. Over 432 major league games, he has a .289/.356/.447 slash line with 43 home runs, 182 RBI and 170 runs.
New York Mets utility infielder/outfielder Jose Martinez suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee on Sunday during a defensive play at first base when he ran into an umpire. Martinez is scheduled to have surgery on his knee within the week and should miss up to four months. The injury came at a terrible time for Martinez, who was coming off a poor 2020 and competing for a bench role with the Mets. Martinez can now be ignored in all fantasy formats heading into 2021.
New York Mets utility player Jose Martinez twisted his knee during a defensive play at first base on Sunday. He was hurt when he ran into the umpire. The injury comes at a terrible time for Martinez, who is coming off a poor showing in 2020 and is likely competing for a bench role with his new team. Last season, he hit just .182 with a 28% strikeout rate while splitting the season between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago Cubs. Between 2017 and 2019, he was a strong offensive performer for the St. Louis Cardinals. Martinez will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury.