JD Martinez's Mets debut on hold for 'a while'
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JD Martinez needs more time to ramp up and will not be making his New York Mets anytime soon.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Sunday that Martinez, 36, will continue to work out at the team's minor league complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla. It was initially thought that Martinez could join the team in Atlanta for a four-game series with the Braves this week.
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