J.D. Martinez became a free agent after the 2022 season following five years with the Red Sox, and while remaining in Boston seemed like a possibility for the veteran slugger, he recently opened up about leaving the franchise to join the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Speaking with WEEI's Rob Bradford on his Bradfo Sho podcast (h/t Boston.com's Conor Ryan), Martinez admitted that he wanted to play for a championship contender.
"I wanted a team that was going to be in October, be in the swing of things all year and give me a chance to win," he said.