Starling Marte could make Mets return from injury during homestand
SEATTLE — Manager Carlos Mendoza will be the one to address a right fielder shortage if one does occur, but for now the Mets manager is only “excited” that the team may soon get another piece back. Starling Marte played in right field for Double-A Binghamton on Sunday. The veteran outfielder was hitless and walked […]
Starling Marte to start St. Lucie injury rehab assignment
DENVER — Starling Marte’s return to the Mets looks more likely after he takes an at-bat in a minor-league rehab game on Wednesday. The veteran outfielder will serve as the DH for Low-A St. Lucie, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. It will be his first appearance since late June, when he was placed on the […]
Mets’ Starling Marte set to take next step in rehab process
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Starling Marte is preparing to leave the Mets after Sunday’s game against the Angels and is expected to play in a minor league rehab game at some point next week. The Mets outfielder reported to Port St. Lucie on Monday and indicated he will remain there to begin his first series of […]
Mets’ Starling Marte staring at IL stint with knee injury concern
Starling Marte was placed on the disabled list after undergoing an MRI on Monday for right knee soreness. The Mets outfielder was diagnosed with bone inflammation in his knee and was ordered to rest for 15 days, according to a source. Marte left Saturday’s game against the Cubs early due to illness and was on […]
Starling Marte out of Mets lineup with knee injury in potential blow
CHICAGO — The Mets have had their entire starting lineup available for the past week and a half, but Starling Marte’s sore right knee may force the team to search for a right fielder for more than a few days. Marte, who has been battling knee discomfort in recent weeks, is scheduled to undergo tests, […]
Starling Marte exits game vs. Cubs early in Mets injury concern
CHICAGO — The Mets were cautious about giving Starling Marte rest to protect his leg. But the veteran outfielder was given an unscheduled rest on Saturday, exiting the Mets-Cubs game before the bottom of the second inning at Wrigley Field. Starling Marte left the Mets’ game against the Cubs on Tuesday because of knee soreness. […]
Starling Marte scratched from Mets lineup after knee ‘flared up’ again
Outfielder Starling Marte was removed from the Mets’ starting lineup on Saturday as a precaution after aggravating a right knee problem. The team’s starting right fielder did not play Saturday, but he also missed one game before the Mets’ trip to London earlier this month with the same symptoms. “My knee is still a little […]
Starling Marte scratched from Mets lineup after balky knee ‘flared up’
Outfielder Starling Marte was left out of the Mets’ lineup Saturday as a precaution because of a right knee injury. The team’s starting right fielder also missed one game before the Mets’ tour of London earlier this month with the same symptoms. “My knee is still a little swollen. [Friday] “He might play again,” manager […]
Starling Marte ‘felt something’ in knee before Mets scratch
Starling Marte was out with a knee injury, but Mendoza said the Mets weren’t particularly concerned. Marte told manager Carlos Mendoza after Tuesday’s win that he “felt something” in his right knee in the bottom of the seventh inning. Mendoza had Marte back in the lineup on Wednesday, playing him in right field, and said […]
Starling Marte ejected from Mets-Guardians game in bizarre scene
Starling Marte’s strange day at the ballpark came to an early end when he was ejected for claiming a strikeout call. The Mets right fielder, who was involved in an inexplicable double play in the second inning, was called out by home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez in the top of the fourth inning against the […]