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J.D. Martinez traveled to aid struggling superstar Mookie Betts (88 OPS plus) at a Tampa batting cage last weekend. The two teamed on the World Series champion 2018 Red Sox and 2023 Dodgers.

<a href="https://nypost.com/2025/08/07/sports/how-the-mets-and-yankees-can-save-their-sinking-seasons/">As suggested here previously</a>, Martinez could help his old Mets team.

The Mets made four significant deals while still protecting their top prospects — INF/OF Jett Williams, OF Carson Benge, and RHPs Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat.

The Mets did give up good infield prospect <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/30/sports/mets-jesus-baez-finds-out-hes-in-ryan-helsey-trade-while-on-base/">Jesus Baez for Ryan Helsley</a>, but some don’t see him staying at SS.

As suggested here previously, he could help his old Mets team.{ai:summary}J.D. Martinez recently assisted Mookie Betts at a Tampa batting cage, recalling their time together on the 2018 Red Sox and 2023 Dodgers. There's speculation that Martinez could benefit the struggling Mets.The Mets made four significant trades while retaining top prospects, though they traded infield prospect Jesus Baez for Ryan Helsley, raising questions about his future at shortstop. #sports

J.D. Martinez takes trip to help struggling Mookie Betts

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