Mets’ J.D. Martinez poised to make 1st start of NLCS vs. Dodgers
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Mets’ J.D. Martinez poised to make 1st start of NLCS vs. Dodgers

ByNews Polite

J.D. Martinez seems poised to get his first taste of the NLCS on Wednesday when the series shifts to Queens, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated Tuesday. “There’s a good chance he’s in the lineup tomorrow,” Mendoza revealed during the Mets workout at Citi Field. “He’s a professional hitter, and he…

Mets’ J.D. Martinez may return to lineup vs. Braves, Chris Sale
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Mets’ J.D. Martinez may return to lineup vs. Braves, Chris Sale

ByNews Polite

ATLANTA — J.D. Martinez is a veteran of many important late-season games, but that experience doesn’t carry much weight as a slumping player. And Martinez is certainly slumping. He arrived at Truist Park on Tuesday in an 0-for-32 nosedive, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza to exclude him from the starting lineup…