NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 30: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 30, 2020 in New York City. Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Mets 4-2. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Is it time the Red Sox look to trade J.D. Martinez?
There’s a simple and yet complicated answer to the question above. At first glance, the Red Sox would be crazy to move one of their best players during a shortened season. However, J.D. Martinez once again has the ability to opt-out of his contract and become a free agent this coming winter.