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Fernando Martinez, OF, New York MetsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMets | Four activated The Sports Network reports the New York Mets activated SP Oliver Perez (knee), P Fernando Nieve (quadriceps), SP Jonathon Niese (hamstring) and OF Fernando Martinez (knee) from the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Nov. 12. Mets | Would part with Maine, F-Mart Mets.MLB.com's Marty Noble reports the New York Mets could be willing to part with SP John Maine or OF Fernando Martinez to acquire a No. 2 starter or a power hitter. Mets | Martinez to 60-day DL CBSSports.com reports the New York Mets moved OF Fernando Martinez (knee) to the 60-day disabled list Friday, Sept. 25. Mets | Reject offer for Halladay SI.com's Jon Heyman posted on his Twitter page that the New York Mets rejected a trade for Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay that would have packaged OF Fernando Martinez, SP Jonathon Niese, RP Bobby Parnell and SS Ruben Tejada. Mets | Martinez undergoes surgery Newsday's David Lennon posted on his Twitter page that New York Mets SP Fernando Martinez (knee) underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee Thursday, July 16. He will be out for six to eight weeks. Mets | Martinez to DL Brian Costa, of The Star-Ledger, reports the New York Mets placed OF Fernando Martinez (knee) on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, July 9, with inflammation in his right knee. The move is retroactive to Saturday, July 4. Mets | Martinez undergoes MRI The New York Post reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez (knee) underwent an MRI exam Tuesday, July 7, which showed that the swelling in his knee has subsided. Mets | F. Martinez bothered by pain in right knee New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez (knee) is expected to miss the remainder of the team's weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies because of persistent discomfort behind his right knee, according to Ben Shpigel of The New York Times. He is expected to visit a doctor and undergo an MRI exam Monday, July 6. Mets | Martinez snaps slump The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez snapped an 0-for-16 slump at the plate with an RBI double Sunday, June 28, against the New York Yankees. Mets | F. Martinez slumping The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez went 0-for-3 Thursday, June 25, and is hitless in 14 at-bats, dropping his average to .167. Mets | Manuel fond of Martinez's bat Chris Hine, of The New York Times, reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel said he wanted OF Fernando Martinez in the lineup Tuesday, June 23, because of his stick, even though he is batting .194 with no home runs in the majors. "With where we are in our lineup, if there's a potential for power, I think we have to check it out," Manuel said. Mets | F. Martinez starts in center Tuesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez made his first start in center field Tuesday, June 23, in place of OF Carlos Beltran (knee). Mets | F. Martinez could see time in center Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel said he might experiment with OF Fernando Martinez in center field with OF Carlos Beltran (knee) sidelined. Mets | F. Martinez recalled The Sports Network reports the New York Mets recalled OF Fernando Martinez from Triple-A Buffalo Monday, June 22. Mets | Martinez sent down CBSSports.com reports the New York Mets optioned OF Fernando Martinez to the minors Friday, June 19. Mets | Martinez likely to stick around Bart Hubbuch, of the New York Post, reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez is likely to stay with the big league team for a while longer with OF Gary Sheffield (knee) hampered by a sore right knee. Mets | Martinez struggling Bart Hubbuch, of the New York Post, reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez went 0-for-3 Thursday, June 11, and is hitting just .205 this season. Mets | Church may see playing time decrease Ben Shpigel, of The New York Times, reports New York Mets OF Ryan Church started in right field Tuesday, June 9, but might see his playing time decrease with the team committed to playing OF Fernando Martinez. As a result, Church could be used as a trade piece this summer. Mets | Aiming to get F-Mart 250 at-bats MLB.com's Sean Welsh reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel said the team will have to find OF Fernando Martinez 250 at-bats to justify keeping him in the major leagues. Mets | F. Martinez may stick around after all Contrary to previous reports, New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez is likely to stick around with the big league team a little longer, despite the team's surplus of outfielders, according to Bart Hubbuch of The New York Post. Manager Jerry Manuel said it should be easier to give Martinez playing time during upcoming interleague series against the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles. "Playing American League clubs and having the DH would obviously give us some room and time to play Fernando and maybe DH (Gary) Sheffield," Manuel said. Mets | Martinez heating up Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez is 6-for-18 (.333) since starting 0-for-19 after being recalled from the minors. Mets | F. Martinez needs to hit to stay Newsday's Mike Rose reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel said OF Fernando Martinez needs to start hitting to avoid being sent back down this weekend when OF Ryan Church (hamstring) returns. Mets | Martinez picks up RBI in debut The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez picked up an RBI in his major league debut Tuesday, May 26, against the Washington Nationals. Mets | Martinez recalled The New York Post reports the New York Mets recalled OF Fernando Martinez from the minors Tuesday, May 26. He is starting in right field and batting sixth Tuesday. Mets | Martinez could be called up Mike Puma, of the New York Post, reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez could be called up if OF Ryan Church (hamstring) goes on the disabled list. Mets | Top flight prospect Martinez coming up? The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez could be called up if OF Ryan Church (hamstring) lands on the disabled list. Martinez is one of the team's top prospects. Martinez is hitting .294 with seven homers and 26 RBIs at Triple-A Buffalo. Mets | Assign six to minors Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Mets assigned OF Fernando Martinez (elbow), 1B Michel Abreu, SS Jose Coronado, P Dillon Gee, P Mike Antonini and P Adam Bostick to the minors Friday, March 6. Mets | Martinez cleared to swing The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez (elbow) has been cleared to swing a bat but is several weeks from throwing. Mets | Invite eight to Spring Training Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Mets invited OF Fernando Martinez, C Omir Santos (Orioles), 1B Michel Abreu, P Tobi Stoner, P Dillon Gee, P Mike Antonini, C Josh Thole and SS Jose Coronado to Spring Training. Blue Jays | Interested in Martinez Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays are interested in New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez in a potential deal for CL B.J. Ryan. However, it appears that the Mets are not interested in trading Martinez. Mets | F. Martinez reportedly not for sale at Vegas meetings David Lennon, of New York Newsday, is reporting the New York Mets do not plan to trade OF prospect Fernando Martinez at the Las Vegas winter meetings next week. Mets | Martinez likely to begin at Triple-A The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya said OF Fernando Martinez is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Buffalo. Mets | F. Martinez could become starter next year Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez could be the team's opening day starter in left field next year. Mets | Could turn to F. Martinez Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the New York Mets could call up OF Fernando Martinez from Class AA if they are not able to acquire an accomplished bat via trade. Mets | F. Martinez named to Team World MiLB.com reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez was named to the Team World squad that will play in the Futures Game July 13. Mets | F. Martinez heating up at Double-A New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez is hitting .326 over his last 10 games at Double-A Binghamton. He's hitting .269 with a homer, seven RBIs and three steals. Mets | F. Martinez assigned to minor league camp New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez was assigned to minor league camp Wednesday, March 19, reports The Star-Ledger's Lisa Kennelly. Mets | F. Martinez expects to play in majors this season Bart Hubbuch, of the New York Post, reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez, a top prospect who hasn't played above the Double-A level in his career, has guaranteed he will make the major league roster at some point this season. "I don't know where I'm going to start out, but this year, you'll see me in New York,'' Martinez said. Mets | Martinez may be key to Santana deal New York Newsday's Ken Davidoff reports New York Mets OF prospect Fernando Martinez hasn't played above the Double-A level, but the Mets' prospect could be the key to acquiring SP Johan Santana from the Twins. "I sense that the Mets have got a deal if Martinez is in it," an industry official familiar with Minnesota's trade discussions said. Mets | Team might be best fit for Santana Joe Christensen, of the Star Tribune, reports the New York Mets may be the best fit to land Minnesota Twins SP Johan Santana. The Mets have reportedly offered P Deolis Guerra, OF Carlos Gomez, P Kevin Mulvey and SP Phil Humber. The Twins apparently would agree to that trade package if the Mets would add OF Fernando Martinez. Twins | Mets might be best fit for Santana Joe Christensen, of the Star Tribune, reports the New York Mets may be the best fit to land Minnesota Twins SP Johan Santana. The Mets have reportedly offered P Deolis Guerra, OF Carlos Gomez, P Kevin Mulvey and SP Phil Humber. The Twins apparently would agree to that trade package if the Mets would add OF Fernando Martinez. Mets | Team still a candidate to land Santana La Velle E. Neal III, of the Star Tribune, reports the New York Mets are still candidates to land Minnesota Twins SP Johan Santana. Mets OF Carlos Gomez, OF Fernando Martinez, SP Mike Pelfrey, P Kevin Mulvey and P Philip Humber have all been mentioned as possible pieces of a trade package for Santana. Mets | F. Martinez reassigned USAToday.com reports the New York Mets have reassigned OF Fernando Martinez to their minor league camp. Mets | Martinez and Pelfrey to play in AFL Rising Star Showcase NewYork.Mets.MLB.com reports New York Mets' OF Fernando Martinez and SP Mike Pelfrey will play in the AFL's inaugural Rising Stars Showcase Friday, Oct. 27. Mets | Team Signs Dominican Teen for $1.4 Million The Associated Press reports the New York Mets signed Dominican OF Fernando Martinez, 16, to a $1.4 million contract last week, even though he can't play in the United States until he turns 18. Martinez said he wants to attend college and study business administration. The Mets included $100,000 to pay for his studies as part of the package. Martinez bats left-handed and throws right-handed and has amazing arm strength. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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