J.D. Martinez has had a slow start to spring training this year for the Dodgers. That’s probably putting it lightly. In 23 plate appearances, he’s currently hitting .143 with with three hits, one RBI and six strikeouts.
The Dodgers brought him in to be their full-time designated hitter, and, you know, hit the ball. Early in spring, he hasn’t been able to do that.
However, Martinez is known to be a slow starter — and also, we’re literally still in spring training. That’s why Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report isn’t worried about Martinez’s slow start (and neither am I).