JOSÉ MARTÍNEZ NEWS

Elects free agency Martinez (knee/back) declined an outright assignment to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday and elected free agency.

Impact Martinez missed the entire season while dealing with knee, shoulder and back issues. He hopes to play winter ball this offseason, which could help him secure a contract, but he might be stuck looking for a minor-league deal given that he's 33 years old and owns a .251/.325/.386 slash line since the start of 2019, which isn't nearly good enough for a player who provides very little defensive value.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Syndergaard, Mets to take on Morton, Braves

The Mets will start Noah Syndergaard on Sunday while the Braves are expected to counter with Charlie Morton

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could play winter ball Martinez (knee/back) plans to play winter ball if he feels good early in the offseason, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Martinez began a rehab assignment in early September while recovering from knee and shoulder issues, but he was shut down after he sustained a lower-back injury. It's not yet clear whether he'll be ready for spring training in 2022, but his participation in winter ball would be an encouraging step in his recovery.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Megill scheduled to start for New York against Atlanta

The Mets will start Tylor Megill on Friday while the Braves are expected to counter with Huascar Ynoa

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera expected to start for the Marlins against Mets

The Mets will roll out Rich Hill to the mound Thursday and the Marlins will give Edward Cabrera the start

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernandez expected to start for the Marlins against Mets

The Mets will send Taijuan Walker to the mound Wednesday and the Marlins plan to give Elieser Hernandez the start

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stroman scheduled to start as New York hosts Miami

The Marlins will start Trevor Rogers on Tuesday and the Mets are expected to counter with Marcus Stroman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peralta expected to start as Brewers host the Mets

The Mets will start Carlos Carrasco on Sunday and the Brewers are expected to counter with Freddy Peralta

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill scheduled to start for Mets at Brewers

The Brewers will roll out Corbin Burnes to the mound Saturday and the Mets will give Rich Hill the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Megill scheduled to start for New York against Milwaukee

The Mets will start Tylor Megill on Friday while the Brewers are expected to counter with Eric Lauer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sale scheduled to start for Boston against New York

The Red Sox are expected to send Chris Sale to the mound Wednesday and the Mets will give Taijuan Walker the start

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodriguez scheduled to start for Boston against New York

The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Tuesday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Eduardo Rodriguez

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill expected to start for the Mets against the Phillies

The Mets are expected to send Rich Hill to the mound Sunday and the Phillies plan to give Kyle Gibson the start

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carrasco expected to start as New York hosts Philadelphia

The Phillies will start Aaron Nola on Saturday and the Mets are expected to counter with Carlos Carrasco

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wheeler, Phillies to face Walker, Mets

The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Friday while the Mets are expected to counter with Taijuan Walker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Megill expected to start as New York hosts St. Louis

The Cardinals will start Jon Lester on Wednesday and the Mets are expected to counter with Tylor Megill

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill scheduled to start for New York against St. Louis

The Cardinals will start Adam Wainwright on Monday while the Mets are expected to counter with Rich Hill

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York to visit New York Sunday

The Mets will start Carlos Carrasco on Sunday while the Yankees have yet to announce who will get the start

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker scheduled to start for New York against New York

The Yankees will start Corey Kluber on Saturday and the Mets are expected to counter with Taijuan Walker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luzardo expected to start for Miami against New York

The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Thursday while the Marlins are expected to counter with Jesus Luzardo

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill scheduled to start for New York against Miami

The Marlins will roll out Sandy Alcantara to the mound Wednesday and the Mets plan to give Rich Hill the start

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera expected to start for Miami against New York

The Marlins will send Edward Cabrera to the mound Tuesday and the Mets plan to give Carlos Carrasco the start

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes rehab assignment Martinez (knee/shoulder) resumed his minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday and went 2-for-12 with a double and a walk in his first three games back in acti...

Impact After hyperextending his left shoulder, Martinez was pulled off his rehab assignment for about a week before the Mets cleared him to rejoin the Triple-A club. Though the shoulder is seemingly no longer a concern, Martinez will still need to pick up at-bats in the minors and prove that his surgically repaired left knee doesn't bother him when playing the outfield. The righty-hitting Martinez could be a short-side platoon mate in left field for Jeff McNeil or Michael Conforto once he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin expected to start as Nationals host the Mets

The Nationals will roll out Patrick Corbin to the mound Monday and the Mets will give Trevor Williams the start

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker, Mets to take on Gray, Nationals

The Nationals will roll out Josiah Gray to the mound Sunday and the Mets will give Taijuan Walker the start

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS