The Mets won’t have J.D. Martinez against the Red Sox on Monday night, as the team announced he was placed on the paternity list.

He was replaced on the roster by DJ Stewart, who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.&nbsp;

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<figcaption>J.D. Martinez won’t play versus his former team Monday. <span class="credit">Getty Images</span></figcaption>

The lefty-swinging Stewart had a .907 OPS in 23 games with Syracuse after being optioned to Syracuse on July 28.

There had been some thought he could be brought up when rosters expanded on Sunday, but the team went with <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/09/01/sports/mets-considered-luisangel-acuna-for-expanded-roster/">infielder Pablo Reyes</a>.

He was replaced on the roster by DJ Stewart, who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. {ai:summary}<p>J.D. Martinez will not play for the Mets against the Red Sox due to being placed on the paternity list. DJ Stewart has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to take his place on the roster. </p><p>Stewart had an impressive .907 OPS in 23 games with Syracuse prior to his recall. #sports</p>

Mets to be without J.D. Martinez for Red Sox opener Monday

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