Quick Notes: Sources: Mets are among teams monitoring J.D. Martinez's availability ahead of the trade deadline

Several contending teams are monitoring the potential availability of Boston Red Sox All-Star slugger J.D. Martinez, with the New York Mets being one of the said clubs.

According to Pat Ragazzo and Michael Marino of Sports Illustrated, the first-place New York Mets are among teams monitoring J.D. Martinez's availability. From the article:

A number of contending teams are monitoring the potential availability of Boston Red Sox All-Star slugger J.D. Martinez, with the Mets being one of said clubs.

According to league sources, the Mets (and others) are keeping an eye on Boston's situation, regarding whether they're going to be sellers or not, as we near the August 2 trade deadline. The Mets are believed to really like Martinez, given the significant impact his bat would make in their lineup.

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