#designated-hitter

#designated-hitter

The New York Mets signed J.D. Martinez to a one-year, $12 million contract pending a physical.

Martinez provides power to the Mets lineup alongside Pete Alonso and had a bounce-back season with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023. [ more ]

Mets owner Steve Cohen approves pursuit of veteran designated hitter JD Martinez.

Uncertainty surrounds New York Mets' designated hitter position with young players like Mark Vientos struggling. [ more ]

Mark Vientos is focusing on his power hitting ability as he competes for a spot on the Mets roster.

Vientos has been working hard in the offseason and is prepared to play third base, first base, or be a designated hitter. [ more ]

The Mets are considering adding a proven bat to their lineup.

There have been discussions between the Mets and J.D. Martinez's camp about him becoming the team's designated hitter. [ more ]

The Mets signed J.D. Martinez to a 1-year, $12 million deal for a designated hitter role.

The signing aligns with David Stearns' approach of not adding future payroll beyond 2024. [ more ]

The New York Mets are still looking to make another move this offseason and could use another slugger in their lineup.

J.D. Martinez has been mentioned as a possible fit for the Mets as a designated hitter and would make sense for the team. [ more ]

Shohei Ohtani making exhibition debut with Los Angeles Dodgers.

Ohtani recovering faster than expected and expected to play DH role for the season. [ more ]

The Boston Red Sox are preparing for spring training after finishing in last place in their division for the past two seasons.

The starting rotation is a major focus, with injuries and lackluster performance contributing to the team's struggles in 2023. [ more ]

Shohei Ohtani won his second AL MVP Award.

Ohtani is expected to be the designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers despite being sidelined as a pitcher. [ more ]

Masataka Yoshida likely to be primary designated hitter

Ceddanne Rafaela has a chance to win the center field job [ more ]

Shohei Ohtani to make exhibition debut with Los Angeles Dodgers as designated hitter.

Ohtani's recovery ahead of schedule, expected to play in regular season opener in South Korea. [ more ]

FOCO released a new Shohei Ohtani bobblehead with a unique design.

The Ohtani bobblehead is part of FOCO's "Bobble Dubblz" collection featuring star players holding miniature versions of themselves. [ more ]

Shohei Ohtani will serve as the designated hitter (DH) for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

There is a possibility that Ohtani may play left field late in 2024, once he is able to throw again. [ more ]

Former Dodgers player Justin Turner has declined his player option to remain with the Boston Red Sox and will enter free agency.

There is split opinion among Dodgers fans about whether the team should bring Turner back.

The Dodgers have other targets and options for the designated hitter spot, making Turner's return unlikely. [ more ]

J.D. Martinez is a former Red Sox player who had a successful tenure with the team.

The Red Sox are considering whether to bring Martinez back as their DH. [ more ]

The Chicago Cubs pursued Shohei Ohtani in 2017, but were unable to sign him due to the lack of a designated hitter in the National League.

The Cubs are interested in courting Ohtani again now that they have the DH to offer.

Ohtani's offensive abilities were underestimated when he entered the league. [ more ]

The Los Angeles Dodgers need to add multiple starting pitchers and a designated hitter this offseason.

The Dodgers are expected to be more aggressive in adding talent this winter.

They also need to address their corner outfield, bench, and bullpen. [ more ]