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www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on J. D. Martinez (as of April 2026).
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New role with Mets: J. D. Martinez has taken a position as a special adviser to baseball operations with the New York Mets. This marks a shift away from playing, and suggests his post-playing career is taking shape. This development was reported by multiple outlets in April 2026. [source: FOX Sports and related coverage][2][3]
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Playing status: After not playing in 2025, Martinez had been active in workouts and keeping in shape, with ongoing speculation about potential MLB opportunities, including interest from the Texas Rangers and discussions with other teams earlier in 2025. As of early 2026, multiple reports indicate he is more firmly moving into front-office/ advisory roles rather than returning as a player. [source: NBC Sports][1][3]
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2023–2024 performance context: Martinez was an All-Star as recently as 2023, with a notable 33-homer, 103-RBI season for the Dodgers in 2023, underscoring his former offensive impact. That level of production has influenced ongoing trade and contract discussions during the 2024–2025 period. [source: FOX Sports][5][2]
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