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 […]
Tyrone Taylor helping Mets survive Starling Marte’s absence
SEATTLE — Starling Marte was a key part of the Mets’ lineup until he was placed on the disabled list in late June with right knee soreness. More than six weeks later, Marte remains sidelined — he’s rehabbing in the minor leagues and is scheduled to report to Double-A Binghamton on Sunday — but the […]
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 […]
Starling Marte’s injury progress has slowed as Mets absence lingers
While the development of one Mets outfielder has slowed, another Mets outfield prospect is returning to the field. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Starling Marte’s latest MRI showed “improvement” but not enough to allow the 35-year-old to resume baseball activities. Marte, who had been sidelined for about three weeks with a bone bruise in his right […]