To create roster space for J.D. Martinez, the Mets designated Zack Short for a signment before . Tough one, Elias Diaz Jersey manager Carlos Mendoza said. Not an easy decision because obviously who Shorty is and what hes done. Hes done everything weve asked him to do. Short made the team out of camp as a flexible, defensively stout defender without much of a track record of hitting. He went 1-for-9 in 10 games with the Mets, primarily coming off the bench and e sentially serving as a second Joey Wendle. Mes DFAd Zack Short to make room for JD Martinez. Bill Kostroun/New York Post The Mets picked Wendle. Explore More Experience with Joey hes done it, been in this role a long time, Mendoza said. With Martinez eventually becoming the everyday designated hitter, Mendoza has asked DJ Stewart to stay ready defensively. New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez (28) RBI double during the sixth inning when the New York Mets played the St. Louis Cardinals. Robert Sabo for NY Post J.D. Martinez had two hits in his Mets debut. Robert Sabo for NY Post The two had a conversation in which the manager told Stewart, who has played two innings in the outfield this season and served as DH otherwise, to get work in left and right field. Stewart also might become an option at first base, where the Mets dont have much of a backup for Pete Alonso. Theres going to be [rest] days for [Starling] Marte, theres going to be days for [Brandon] Nimmo, Mendoza said. In a blowout game, if I want to get Pete off his feet. Stewarts primary job may become pinch-hitting. He replaced Harrison Bader in the ninth inning and struck out. Wally Joyner Jersey
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