J.D. Martinez still prepping, could join Mets in Atlanta

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J.D. Martinez remains in upramp phase in Florida at the spring training complex for the New York Mets and is not likely to play for the MLB club this week.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Thursday that Martinez could advance from Port St. Lucie to one of the minor-league affiliates this weekend, but joining the Mets for his first game with the club by Sunday appears dou