The New York Mets have signed J.D. Martinez to a one-year contract worth $12 million.

The deal includes a $2.5 million signing bonus and $7.5 million in deferred money.

Martinez is expected to contribute as a power hitter and share the designated hitter role.

He had a notable previous season with the Dodgers, batting .271 with 33 home runs and 103 RBIs.

At 36, Martinez adds experience and a proven track record to the Mets' lineup.

The Mets are embracing a strategy of rotating players in the DH position.