J.D. Martinez is expected to be activated by the Mets ahead of Friday's game against the Cardinals. (Jon Heyman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact
Martinez appears to be on the cusp of making his season and Mets debut. The veteran slugger signed a free-agent deal late during Spring Training, and he has been dealing with a back issue while trying to gear up for the season. Martinez has played in four minor-league games and now appears ready to contribute. The six-time All-Star posted an .893 OPS with 33 homers and 103 RBI for the Dodgers last year.