Ex-Dodgers All-Star Slugger Mentioned As Possible Option For Mets

Could the Mets sign the former Dodgers All-Star in free agency?

The New York Mets have made a handful of moves this offseason and it wouldn't be too surprising to see another move soon.

New York has been extremely busy this offseason. The Mets have improved the club already but haven't taken a home run swing yet and still could use another slugger in the middle of the lineup.

The Mets need to add a new designated hitter this offseason after letting slugger Daniel Vogelbach go this offseason. Luckily, there are some intriguing players still available.

One player who has been mentioned as a fit for the Mets on multiple occasions this offseason is six-time All-Star J.D. Martinez. The former Los Angeles Dodgers slugger is a free agent and would make a lot of sense for the Mets.

Martinez continues to be mentioned as a possible option for the Mets although nothing has gotten done yet to this point. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter put together a list of possible options for each club in free agency and mentioned Martinez as a fit for New York.

"With Daniel Vogelbach non-tendered, the leading candidates to fill the designated hitter role for the Mets are D.J. Stewart and Mark Vientos, so it's not surprising the team has been linked to veteran slugger J.D. Martinez," Reuter said. "The 36-year-old posted a 134 OPS+ with 33 home runs and 103 RBI last season playing on a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he could slot in perfectly alongside Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso in the starting lineup."

Martinez impressed last season with Los Angeles and clubbed 33 home runs and drove in 103 runs in 113 games. He certainly helped the Dodgers out, but with the addition of Shohei Ohtani, there no longer is a spot for Martinez. 

The 36-year-old still is available and it wouldn't be shocking to see New York get a deal done.