J.D. Martinez Arrives At Red Sox' Facility In Fort Myers
BOSTON (CBS) -- J.D. Martinez has arrived.
The Red Sox' newest slugger showed up to the Red Sox' spring training facility in Fort Myers on Wednesday morning. Though the team has yet to formally announce the free-agent signing, MassLive.com's Christopher Smith reported that Martinez was present on Wednesday to take his physical.
J.D. Martinez is taking his physical today #redsox
— Christopher Smith (@SmittyOnMLB) February 21, 2018
J.D. Martinez just walked into Jet Blue Park. pic.twitter.com/O07lcsvjq2
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) February 21, 2018
Here's a better version of J.D. Martinez arriving at #RedSox camp. pic.twitter.com/IaFmaUysWO
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) February 21, 2018
J.D. Martinez has arrived at Red Sox camp. Just walked in.
— Jen McCaffrey (@jcmccaffrey) February 21, 2018
Martinez, 30, signed a five-year deal worth $110 million. He'll be paid $50 million over the first two seasons, and he'll have a choice to opt out of the contract after year two. There's also an opt-out clause after year three.
The right-handed hitter belted 45 home runs last season in 119 games, split between Detroit and Arizona. Over the past four seasons, he's averaged 32 home runs and 31 doubles per year. In his career, he owns a .285 average and an .857 OPS.