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.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) is on the team's Wild-Card Series roster against the San Diego Padres this weekend. The Mets have also included rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez and outfielder/first baseman Darin Ruf (neck), while third baseman Mark Vientos was left off the roster. The 33-year-old Marte has been out for a month due to a fractured middle finger on his right hand, so it remains to be seen how much he'll actually play for the Mets in this series. Marte would be a huge boost for the offense if he's fully healthy, as he slashed a strong .292/.347/.468 with an .814 OPS, 16 home runs, 63 RBI, 76 runs scored and 18 stolen bases in 466 at-bats before his injury last month.

New York Mets skipper Buck Showalter isn't ruling out outfielder Starling Marte (finger) for the wild-card playoff series against the San Diego Padres this weekend. "I'll never say never," Showalter said. Marte will attempt more baseball activities on Wednesday, which will give the team a better idea of his availability for the first series of the postseason. The 33-year-old veteran outfielder has been out since Sept. 6, so even if he's somehow able to make the club's wild-card series roster, it remains to be seen if he'll actually crack the starting lineup, especially with Brandon Nimmo playing really well in center field to close out the regular season. But the Mets certainly would love to have Marte available for the playoffs after he hit .292/.347/.468 with an .814 OPS, 16 homers, 63 RBI, 76 runs and 18 steals in 466 at-bats in 2022.

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that outfielder Starling Marte (finger) won't return before Friday, which is the start of the wild-card series. "A little progress but not enough to think something is imminent," Showalter said. Newsday's Laura Albanese reports that Marte swung off a tee with both hands today, according to a team spokesman. "I don't think that got a real good return," Showalter said. Marte's current focus is pain/swelling management, and it still remains to be seen if he'll even be able to play in what will likely be the wild-card series for the Mets this weekend. Brandon Nimmo will continue to start in center field and serve as the team's leadoff hitter with Marte sidelined.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) still has no clear timetable for a return, and it could be probable that he will miss the final three games of the regular season this week and attempt to rejoin the team for the playoffs. Marte had a CT scan on Sept. 25 that "showed improved healing" in his finger, but his finger remained immobilized in a splint three days later. Manager Buck Showalter said on Oct. 1 that some of Marte's soreness has subsided, but not enough for him to grip a bat or ball yet. With the Mets now looking likely to play in the wild-card round that begins on Friday, Oct. 7, Marte might not even be ready for that weekend series. The 33-year-old veteran last played for the Mets on Sept. 6.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte's fractured right middle finger remains immobilized and in a splint, and the Mets are still waiting for the swelling and discomfort to subside. Skipper Buck Showalter said, "not really," when asked if there was a target date for Marte's return. The 33-year-old veteran has been on the injured list for three weeks and is looking unlikely to return for fantasy managers before the end of the regular season. At this point, they're probably just trying to get ready for their postseason run. It's been a tough break for fantasy managers, as Marte had been providing numbers across the board with a .292/.347/.468 slash line, an .814 OPS, 16 home runs, 63 RBI, 76 runs and 18 stolen bases in 466 at-bats for the Mets.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) underwent a CT scan Sunday, which showed improved healing in the non-displaced fracture of his right middle finger. He will continue baseball activities as "tolerated." The CT scan brought positive news, and Marte hopes to rejoin the team sometime this weekend. Marte will need to ramp up his baseball activities to improve his chances of being activated from the injured list. The 33-year-old is slashing .292/.347/.468 with 16 home runs, 63 RBI, 76 runs scored, and 18 stolen bases in 466 at-bats in 2022. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Marte in all league formats.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) hopes to attempt to hit and throw again as early as Wednesday, and he's optimistic that he can return at least in time for the team's big three-game series against the Atlanta Braves next weekend. Marte is recovering from a fractured right middle finger. He tried to do baseball activities last week, but his finger was still too sore. The Mets would love to get the 33-year-old veteran back as they attempt to lock up the National League East division heading into the postseason. Marte had been productive across the board in his first season with the Mets before his injury, hitting .292/.347/.468 with an .814 OPS, 16 home runs, 63 RBI, 76 runs scored and 18 stolen bases in 466 at-bats.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a partial non-displaced fracture of his right middle finger. It is unfortunate timing for the 33-year-old, who will miss at least the next week after landing on the IL. Fantasy managers will miss his .292/.347/.468 slash line, 16 homers, and 18 swipes while he's gone. He still should be held onto wherever possible, but in some cases he can be dropped if the roster spot is needed in order to win a playoff matchup. In a corresponding move, corner infielder Mark Vientos was recalled from Triple-A.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) never attempted baseball activities before Friday's game, according to skipper Buck Showalter. Marte will try again on Saturday, with an injured list stint still a strong possibility. The 33-year-old veteran suffered a non-displaced fracture of his right middle finger after he was hit by a pitch on Tuesday, and the Mets initially listed him as day-to-day. If he can't get going this weekend, it seems likely they'll put him on the injured list to let him heal further. While time is running out for fantasy managers, Marte needs to remain stashed everywhere. He's currently hitting .292 with 16 home runs, 63 RBI, 76 runs scored and 18 stolen bases. The left-handed hitting Tyler Naquin has started in right field for the Mets since Marte suffered the injury on Tuesday.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Miami Marlins. Surprisingly, Marte wasn't placed on the injured list after suffering a partial non-displaced fracture of his right middle finger, but he'll miss his third straight game. For now, he'll continue to be listed as day-to-day, but it remains to be seen when he'll have a chance to play again. Tyler Naquin is getting another start in right field and is hitting fifth on Friday against Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera. Naquin will be a low-cost DFS sleeper play on Friday. He's hitting .267 (55-for-206) with nine of his 11 home runs this season against right-handed pitching.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) sustained a non-displaced fracture of his right middle finger and is considered day-to-day. The 33-year-old sat out both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was removed from Tuesday's contest against the Pirates after being hit by a pitch on the right hand. The veteran appears to have avoided a significant injury, but it's unclear if the finger issue will require a trip to the injured list. Marte's next chance to return will be Friday against the Miami Marlins. Stay tuned.