BREAKING NEWS: Nationals Manager Dave Martinez Shocks Baseball World With Seven-Word “Threatening” Text Aimed at Mets Ahead of Showdown

Washington, D.C. – April 26, 2025

In a moment that has sent shockwaves through Major League Baseball — and especially through Queens — Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez reportedly sent a mysterious and ominous seven-word text message intended to rattle the New York Mets ahead of their upcoming divisional clash.

The text, which was allegedly leaked by a team staffer late last night and quickly confirmed by multiple insiders, reads:

“You’re not ready for what’s coming.”

 

The Baseball World Reacts

Though brief, the message has been described by insiders as a “psychological jab” meant to disrupt the Mets’ focus just days before the two teams face off in what is becoming a red-hot NL East rivalry.

Once the leak hit social media, reactions poured in:

🧵 @MetsNationHQ:
“Is this… a manager trash-talking through TEXT now?! Martinez just declared WAR.”

💬 @BaseballTeaDaily:
“A 7-word nuke from Dave Martinez?! This is the drama baseball needs.”

🎯 @FlushingFightClub:
“Dave Martinez playing 4D chess while Buck Showalter used to play Sudoku. Let’s goooo.”

Mets fans didn’t take it lightly either, flooding Martinez’s name with thousands of mentions, GIFs, memes, and a growing counter-hashtag: #WeAreReady.

Where Did the Message Come From?

Sources close to the Nationals say the message wasn’t sent directly to Mets management, but rather to a mutual friend between team staffers, who shared it in a private group chat containing both Nationals and Mets affiliates.

How it made its way to the public remains unclear, but multiple journalists confirmed the authenticity of the message with individuals familiar with the group.

One anonymous Mets staffer told reporters:

“We were stunned. Like, wait — did he really just send that?”

Dave Martinez Responds

When asked about the message this morning, Martinez didn’t deny it. In fact, he leaned into the moment with a sly smile.

“You know what? I believe in my guys. That wasn’t a threat — that was a promise.”

Pressed further on whether it was part of a larger strategy to get inside the Mets’ heads, Martinez responded:

“Let’s just say we’re not afraid to play a little mental baseball too. If they’re rattled by seven words, they’ve got bigger problems.”

Mets Camp Fires Back

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza addressed the situation with reporters before practice today, clearly unamused:

“We don’t respond to cryptic messages. We respond on the scoreboard.”

Star slugger Pete Alonso, still heated after recent comments from Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore, kept it short:

“I don’t care what he texts. We’ll handle it with bats, not thumbs.”

Analysts Weigh In

The baseball world hasn’t seen a manager take such a direct mental jab in years — and analysts are split on whether it’s genius or risky.

Jessica Mendoza (ESPN):

“This is chess, not checkers. Dave Martinez is playing the long game here.”

David Ortiz (Fox Sports):

“Man, you can’t be sending messages like that unless you back it up. That message might come back to bite him.”

Ken Rosenthal (The Athletic):

“It’s unconventional. But in a division where every win counts and tension is high, it might be exactly the kind of psychological warfare that changes a series.”

The Rivalry Reignites

The Mets and Nationals are now scheduled to begin a three-game series in New York this weekend. What was already shaping up to be an intense battle for NL East bragging rights has now become must-watch television.

And now, thanks to seven words from the Nationals’ skipper, the mental game has already begun — before a single pitch is thrown.

BOTTOM LINE:
Dave Martinez just sent more than a text.
He may have sent a message that could define the rivalry’s next chapter.

We’ll see who’s ready.