New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that outfielder Starling Marte (hand) is out of Thursday's lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays after he was hit by a pitch in the hand on Wednesday. The Mets don't sound very concerned with Marte's injury, even though he was sent for X-rays. With Marte out Thursday, Jeff McNeill will handle right field and hit third in the lineup against Rays right-handed rookie Taj Bradley. The 34-year-old Marte has stolen 11 bases already this season in 39 games, but he's hitting a disappointing .238 (34-for-143) with four doubles, one home run, 10 RBI and 15 runs scored in 157 plate appearances. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is starting in right field and is hitting sixth in the lineup against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Luke Weaver on Tuesday. Because he's slumping, Marte will be bumped down to sixth on Tuesday. The 34-year-old veteran Dominican will take a hit in DFS with the move, but fantasy managers should probably be avoiding him anywhere because of his cold spell at the plate. In 30 games (121 plate appearances) so far this year, Marte is hitting just .213 (23-for-108) with four doubles, one home run, eight RBI, nine stolen bases and 11 runs scored. In six games to start the month of May, Marte has gone 4-for-23 (.174) with an RBI, walk and six strikeouts. His only home run came on April 7.

New York Mets right fielder Starling Marte is out of Sunday's lineup for the team's series finale against the Rockies. The 34-year-old could use the breather, and perhaps even a demotion from the lineup's two-hole for a bit. The two-time all-star hasn't registered a hit this series (0-for-7), compounding on a trying 7-for-41 stretch over the last two weeks of action. The speedy Marte isn't totally hurting fantasy rosters by collecting nine stolen bases this year, though, and managers hope the rest day can help get him back on track for an upcoming series at the hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (neck) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. The veteran outfielder missed the last two games with neck stiffness but is starting in right field and batting second against Giants starter Logan Webb. The 34-year-old Marte is slashing .222/.329/.333 with one home run, five RBI, and seven stolen bases over 63 at-bats this season.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (neck) missed his second consecutive game in the 7-0 win over the Giants on Friday. He's dealing with neck stiffness, an injury that forced him out of Wednesday's matchup against the Dodgers. However, skipper Buck Showalter, speaking before Friday's victory, was hopeful Marte would return to the lineup on Saturday. It appears the veteran could be back relatively soon, even if it's not on Saturday. But considering he's battled the injury for a few weeks, the team will understandably continue to play it safe, meaning Luis Guillorme may spend more time in the starting lineup.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (neck) left Wednesday's game early against the Los Angeles Dodgers with neck soreness. Marte dealt with a neck injury earlier this month as well, so although it doesn't seem like a serious injury, it could still land him on the injured list. Fantasy managers need to prepare for that possibility. Marte started in right field and went 0-for-3 in the game before being pulled early. The 34-year-old Dominican outfielder is off to a bit of a slow start in 2023, going 14-for-60 (.233) with four doubles, one home run, five RBI, seven stolen bases and eight runs scored in his first 17 games. Hopefully, Marte will be able to return later this week. Consider him day-to-day for now.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte exited early during Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Marte was replaced by Mark Canha in right field to open up the sixth inning. It's uncertain why Marte was taken out of the game because it didn't look like he suffered an injury. He was 0-for-3 before being taken out, but being hitless on the day shouldn't result in him being benched. The organization will likely give an update on Marte's status shortly.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (neck) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against left-hander Ryan Weathers and the San Diego Padres. Marte is starting in right field and is hitting second in the batting order. The 34-year-old veteran suffered a minor neck strain while stealing on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, but the injury only kept him out for one game on Monday. Fantasy managers will want to get him back into their lineups in single-year leagues. Marte can do a little bit of everything for you while racking up counting stats near the top of a potent Mets lineup. The two-time All-Star is currently hitting .303 (10-for-33) with three doubles, one home run, two RBI, four stolen bases and five runs scored in 10 games played.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (neck) is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday for the series opener against the visiting San Diego Padres. Marte will sit out after injuring his neck during a collision on a stolen base on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. The Mets are hoping that the 34-year-old will be available off the bench on Monday night, which means he could return to the lineup on Tuesday. Marte is off to a good start in 2023, going 10-for-33 (.303) with three doubles, a homer, two RBI, five runs scored and four stolen bases in 10 games played. If he can stay healthy, Marte should provide solid counting stats in runs, homers and stolen bases. Jeff McNeil is in right field and is batting third on Monday against Padres right-hander Yu Darvish, while Luis Guillorme is starting at the keystone and batting seventh.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte isn't in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. This is just a scheduled day off for the veteran speedster. Jeff McNeil is taking over in right field and Luis Guillorme is filling in at second base. Marte has gotten off to a fantastic start this season, swiping two bags over the team's first two contests. He should be good to go for Sunday's series finale against the Marlins.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) is returning to the Grapefruit League lineup on Tuesday against right-hander Cade Cavalli and the Washington Nationals. Marte was hit in the head by a pitch in spring action on Sunday, but he avoided a serious injury and will be back in there. The 34-year-old Dominican has played in only two spring games so far while being eased in after having offseason groin surgery. The two-time All-Star was limited to 118 games in his first year in the Big Apple in 2022, and he hit .292/.347/.468 with an .814 OPS, 16 home runs, 63 RBI, 76 runs and 18 stolen bases in 505 plate appearances and 118 games. Marte also dealt with a broken finger, so durability issues are a concern for fantasy managers.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (concussion) appears to have avoided serious injury. The concussion test came back negative, so the team plans to re-evaluate him on Monday. The right-handed slugger was hit in the helmet by a pitch during Sunday's spring training contest. Luckily, he left the field under his own power and appears to be doing well. It doesn't sound like Marte is going to need a stint on the injured list. Fantasy managers should check back on Monday after he has been re-evaluated.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is on track to make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday. Marte underwent core surgery during the offseason, and manager Buck Showalter is taking every precaution to ensure his readiness for the season. Marte was one of the marquee offseason acquisitions made by the Mets before last season. He pocketed $78 million on a four-year contract, which included a $5 million signing bonus. The 34-year-old put together one of the most productive seasons in his 11-year career. Marte matched his OPS+ career high with a 132 mark and compiled a .292 average. He maintained a 19.2% strikeout rate with a .355 wOBA. The Dominican is one of the most envied hitters in the Mets lineup and hopes to continue his consistency at the pro level in 2023.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is scheduled to take live batting practice on the field in spring training on Thursday. It's a good sign that Marte is progressing on pace. According to sources, the Mets already know what Marte's spring schedule is going to be and when he'll get into his first game. Barring any sort of setbacks in camp, the Mets are optimistic that the veteran outfielder will be ready for Opening Day. The 34-year-old had surgery to fix separated tendons from both sides of his groin last November. He also played through an injured finger late in the season and playoffs. Despite the injuries, Marte hit .292/.347/.468 with an .814 OPS 16 home runs, 63 RBI, 76 runs scored and 18 stolen bases in 118 games. He should run more with better health, and fantasy managers should consider him a top-25 outfielder with some injury risk.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is a "slow go" at the start of spring training after he had surgery on each side of his groin in the offseason, according to manager Buck Showalter. Marte's legs bothered him for much of last season, but he's hopeful he can be more aggressive on the bases in 2023 once he's fully healthy. He also played through a fractured finger in the postseason last year. The 34-year-old expects to be ready for Opening Day, but the Mets will play it safe with him in camp. Marte's ability to bounce back in the stolen base department will be key for his fantasy value in 2023 after he hit a strong .292/.347/.468 with an .814 OPS, 16 home runs, 63 RBI, 76 runs scored and 18 steals in 118 games last year. If you draft Marte as a top-25 outfielder, make sure to back him up with some depth.

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that there's nothing to suggest that outfielder Starling Marte (core) won't be ready for Opening Day. Marte had core-muscle surgery last November, but fantasy managers may not have to wait for him to make his 2023 regular season debut. Still, the Mets will probably take it easy on the 34-year-old veteran in spring training, and he'll be one to watch when he gets work in games. In his first year with the Mets, Marte hit .292/.347/.468 with an .814 OPS, 16 home runs, 63 RBI, 76 runs scored and 18 stolen bases, but he only played in 118 games due to injury. He should continue to be a fixture near the top of New York's lineup this year, but declining stolen base numbers and injury risk make him a declining fantasy option.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte's (core) status for spring training is up in the air following core-muscle surgery last November. "It has not yet been determined which of those tracks Marte is gonna be on, but it should be determined early next month," SNY's Andy Martino said. "It's likely that Marte is gonna spend some time with the Mets' medical staff and the training staff and figure out where he's at coming back from that core surgery." It means that Marte may not be ready for Opening Day, but we'll know more next month. It was already announced earlier this month that he won't play in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The 34-year-old veteran also missed the last month of the regular season with a hand injury, but Marte played well in his first year in Queens when healthy, slashing .292/.347/.468 with an .814 OPS, 16 home runs, 63 RBI, 76 runs and 18 stolen bases in 118 games.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (core) underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix a core muscle injury "sustained in the second half of the season," according to the team. Marte is expected to be "without restriction" in spring training next year. He's expected to be recovered in around eight weeks and can then begin his offseason preparations for next year. The 34-year-old also fractured a finger in early September, and although he made it back for the Wild-Card Series against the San Diego Padres, he was still visibly in pain when swinging the bat. Marte made his second career All-Star squad in his first year in the Big Apple in 2022 by slashing a strong .292/.347/.468 with an .814 OPS, 16 home runs, 63 RBI, 76 runs scored and 18 stolen bases in 118 regular season games.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte will jump to second in the order for game two against the San Diego Padres and starter Blake Snell. This move signifies that Buck Showalter and the Mets believe Marte is fully healthy, and he certainly appeared to be in game one, where he gathered two hits and two stolen bases. With Marte moving to the two spot, Francisco Lindor will move down a spot and Jeff McNeil will move from the three spot to the six spot. Expect the Mets lineup for the rest of the postseason to remain similar to today's lineup barring injuries.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) is set to return to the Mets lineup for Game 1 of their series against the San Diego Padres. Marte is batting sixth and playing right field for New York. The 33-year-old has been dealing with a fractured finger that held him out for a month. This is obviously a massive boost for the Mets, as a fully healthy Marte bolsters their offensive firepower. The dynamic outfielder posted a .292/.347/.468 slash line while adding 76 runs, 63 RBI, 16 homers and 18 steals over 466 at-bats.