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Tue Feb 2713:07Starling Marte To Make Grapefruit League Debut Wednesday
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Marte played in only 86 games last year while coming off double-hernia surgery the previous offseason, and he struggled to a .248/.301/.324 slash line with five home runs and 28 RBI, although he did steal 24 bases in 341 plate appearances before eventually being shut down with a groin injury. Injuries are a big concern for the 35-year-old veteran coming into the 2024 campaign, although he's apparently fully healthy this spring after playing in the Dominican winter league. Marte could rebound with better health this year, but the injury risk alone makes him more of a No. 5 of 6 outfielder for fantasy managers.
Source: Newsday - Tim HealeyRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 1912:33Starling Marte Ready To Play Every Day
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) played winter ball last month and is confident in his health and ability to play right field every day for the start of the 2024 season after missing most of the final two months of 2023 with a right-groin strain. The 35-year-old veteran underwent double-groin surgery the previous winter. "I know that I am good [physically]," Marte said Sunday. The Mets will probably consider Marte for designated hitter at-bats in 2024, but his preference is to play right field. Marte appeared in only 86 games last year and slashed .248/.301/.324 with five homers and 28 RBI. According to manager Carlos Mendoza, Marte is still viewed as a full-time right-fielder. Marte can be a solid power/speed player for fantasy managers when he's healthy, but his age and injury history make him a pretty risky fantasy selection.
Source: New York Post - Mike PumaRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 1300:38David Stearns Encouraged By Starling Marte's Health
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Monday that he was encouraged by outfielder Starling Marte's (groin) health heading into 2024. The 35-year-old, who played just 86 games in 2023 due to a groin injury, was able to participate in winter ball in the Dominican Republic. Stearns said, "It was clear watching him play that he was healthy." Marte has been a fantasy contributor in batting average and steals throughout his career, but he has not reached at least 600 plate appearances since 2018. While he still managed to steal 24 bases in just 341 plate appearances last season, Marte's fantasy value this season will ultimately be dictated by whether he can stay healthy.
Source: Will Sammon and Tim Britton - The AthleticRotoBaller.com
Wed Jan 321:20Starling Marte Begins Winter League Play
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is hitting second and playing right field on Wednesday in his first winter ball game for the Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Republic. It was another injury-filled year for Marte in 2023, but it's a good sign that he's already playing in games this offseason. The 35-year-old outfielder was a pretty big risk in fantasy leagues in 2023 while coming off double-groin surgery. The two-time All-Star ended up playing in only 86 games while hitting .248 (78-for-315) with only five home runs and 28 RBI, although he did steal 24 bases in 341 plate appearances. Marte could bounce back with better health in 2024, but he'll remain a pretty big injury risk and it remains to be seen how much he'll keep running as he tries to stay on the field late in his career.
Source: Metsmerized - Mike MayerRotoBaller.com
Mon Jan 121:30Starling Marte Likely To Play Winter Ball
After missing significant time in 2023, New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is likely to play winter ball in the Dominican Republic after New Year's Day, according to people briefed on the matter. However, nothing has been firmly established regarding Marte's offseason plans, and it's unclear how much action he'll see if he actually plays. He's entering the third year of a four-year deal with the Mets worth $78 million. The 35-year-old veteran hasn't played winter ball since between the 2017 and 2018 seasons after missing time in '17 due to a suspension. Marte was limited to 86 games in 2023 due to various injuries and hit .248/.301/.324 with five home runs and 24 stolen bases in 341 plate appearances. He was a pretty big fantasy risk coming off double-groin surgery in 2022. Marte appears to be in a better spot heading into the 2024 season and should bounce back offensively, but at his age, the injury concerns aren't going to go away.
Source: The Athletic - Will SammonRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 8 202322:55Mets Say Starling Marte Won't Need Offseason Surgery
The New York Mets are confident that outfielder Starling Marte (groin) won't need offseason surgery on his groin, according to president of baseball operations David Stearns. In his second year in Queens, Marte played in only 86 games and didn't play in another game after landing on the injured list in early August with a right-groin strain. It's great news that the 35-year-old veteran won't need surgery this offseason, but fantasy managers have to be extremely concerned with his health moving forward and his production. Before his season-ending injury in 2023, Marte hit .248 (78-for-315) with only five home runs, seven doubles, a triple, 28 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 38 runs scored in 341 plate appearances. He stole a healthy 65 bases in 2021 and 2022, but one has to wonder how much he'll be running at this stage of his career given all the injuries he's dealt with recently.
Source: New York Post - Mike PumaRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 27 202316:05Starling Marte Won't Play Again This Year
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) will not play again in the final week of the 2023 regular season, according to manager Buck Showalter. Marte was hoping to get in some game action in the final week, but this decision shouldn't come as a surprise at all based on the fact that Marte last played in a game back on Aug. 5. With the Mets out of playoff contention, it just didn't make sense for them to risk the 34-year-old suffering another setback with his groin. It was a disappointing year overall for the two-time All-Star, as he'll finish with a .248/.301/.324 slash line with just five home runs, seven doubles, a triple, 28 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 38 runs scored in 86 games in his second year in Queens.
Source: New York Daily News - Abbey MastraccoRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 20 202318:35Starling Marte To Begin Rehab Assignment On Thursday
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on Thursday. The veteran outfielder has been sidelined since early August due to a groin issue. It was uncertain if Marte was going to play again this season, but it appears he will. The team is hopeful that Marte will be able to return in time for the final homestand of the season. The assumption is that Marte will progress to playing in Triple-A by the weekend before rejoining the Mets' roster by early next week.
Source: Anthony DiComoRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 25 202322:39Starling Marte Unsure If He'll Return This Year
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte's (groin) optimism for a quick return has waned over the last two weeks after a second opinion on his right-groin strain. "We don't know yet," Marte said when asked if he will play in September. "It could be. It could not be. We're just trying to go through the proper procedures and the proper methods and the proper training to be able to get to that point. But right now, it's too early to tell." He received a second injection on the right side of his groin earlier this week. But in general, Marte hasn't felt healthy all year. The 34-year-old had surgery on both sides of his groin last offseason, and he's said on multiple occasions that the pain in his groin has lingered. There's a chance he'll need another offseason surgery on his groin. The fact that Marte has even stolen 24 bases this season for fantasy managers is impressive, but he's done very little else in 315 at-bats for the Mets.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComoRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 14 202312:17Starling Marte Might Not Return This Year
The New York Mets haven't offered a timeline on outfielder Starling Marte (groin), and it's reasonable to wonder if he'll make it back this year after being placed on the injured list with a right-groin strain. The Mets believe his groin strain might be connected to his offseason surgeries on his groin. Marte has deflected talk about his health all year, but at this point, the team is hoping that his groin issues explain his plummeting production. The 34-year-old veteran outfielder has been useful for his 24 stolen bases in 2023, but otherwise he hasn't looked like himself. In 315 at-bats, he's slashing .248/.301/.324 with only five home runs, 28 RBI and 38 runs scored. Fantasy managers need to prepare for the possibility that Marte won't play again this season, especially with the Mets well out of playoff contention.
Source: The Athletic - Tim BrittonRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 8 202320:21Starling Marte Receives Injection
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) received an injection in his right groin on Tuesday, according to the team. Marte will be cleared for "light activity in the next few days." The 34-year-old is limping to the finish line in 2023 and was also recently on the injured list due to migraine headaches. The Mets put him on the IL again on Monday with a right-groin strain, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect New York to rush him back into action while they are out of contention. Aside from some speed (24 stolen bases), the veteran Dominican outfielder has mostly been a disappointment for fantasy managers in 2023. He's batting .248 (78-for-315) with only five home runs, 28 RBI and 38 runs scored.
Source: Newsday - Tim HealeyRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 7 202317:17Starling Marte Goes Back On Injured List
The New York Mets placed outfielder Starling Marte (groin) on the 10-day injured list with a right-groin strain on Monday and recalled infielder Jonathan Arauz and outfielder Abraham Almonte from the minors in corresponding moves. Marte had just returned from the injured list on Friday from a bout with migraines, but he finds himself right back on the shelf after tweaking his groin and going 0-for-8 in two games against the Baltimore Orioles over the weekend. It's bad news for the 34-year-old veteran, especially since he had offseason surgery to fix both sides of his groin. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he doesn't return until September. Aside from the stolen-base department (24 swipes), Marte has been a disappointment in 2023.
Source: The Athletic - Tim BrittonRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 4 202316:21Starling Marte Activated And Starting Friday
The New York Mets activated outfielder Starling Marte (head) from the injured list on Friday, and he's back in the starting lineup. Marte is starting in right field and batting sixth against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer. Marte landed on the injured list on July 20 due to recurring migraines, but he's past the headaches now and is back in New York's lineup for a weekend series against the first-place O's. The 34-year-old veteran outfielder hasn't been a great source for counting stats in 2023 besides his 24 stolen bases in 307 at-bats. Otherwise, he's slashing a pedestrian .254/.308/.332 with five home runs, 28 RBI and 38 runs scored for the Mets. As long as he stays healthy, he should play most days in right field for New York.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 3 202308:21Starling Marte Could Return Friday
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) traveled with the club on their current road trip, and there's a good chance he'll return to action on Friday, according to MLB.com. The 34-year-old has been on the shelf since the middle of July due to migraines, but he's recently been working out and taking batting practice. Over 84 games this season, Marte's slashing just .254/.308/.332 with five home runs, 38 runs, and 28 RBI, but he's swiped 24 bases. Fantasy managers in need of speed can place the veteran in their starting lineups when he's officially back.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 1 202319:41Starling Marte Could Return Wednesday
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) is taking full batting practice in Kansas City on Tuesday. His return is imminent, but his activation from the injured list won't happen on Tuesday, according to manager Buck Showalter. Marte is likely to return to the Mets on Wednesday. The 34-year-old veteran hasn't played since the middle of July due to migraine headaches, but he's been feeling better and could be back in New York's starting lineup as early as Wednesday against the Royals. He will be returning to a starting role in the Mets outfield and should be rostered in all fantasy formats for his speed. Marte will be returning to a .254/.308/.332 slash line with five home runs, 28 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 38 runs scored in 307 at-bats in 2023.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComoRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 27 202316:41Starling Marte Still Dealing With Migraines
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) is "somewhat" still dealing with migraine issues, according to manager Buck Showalter, including suffering from additional ones on a "lesser scale" this week. It's likely that Marte will seek a second opinion after the imminent birth of his child. It was originally believed that the 34-year-old could return from the injured list when eligible on Thursday, but that's not happening, and there remains no timetable for his return. Fantasy managers are going to have to remain patient but Marte is worthy of stashing in all fantasy leagues for his speed (24 stolen bases). Until he's back, the right-handed-hitting Mark Canha should continue to see increased playing time in Queens.
Source: Newsday - Tim HealeyRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 26 202318:34Starling Marte Won't Return Yet
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) won't be activated when first eligible to come off the injured list, according to manager Buck Showalter. Marte has been sidelined due to migraines, but was originally expected to make his return on Thursday. However, it sounds like Marte is expecting a child in the next few days, so he'll likely go on the paternity leave list. That means, he'll possibly be sidelined for the rest of the week, but we'll see what happens. That good news is, it sounds like Marte has recovered from his migraines, so he should be back soon.
Source: Anthony DiComoRotoBaller.com
Tue Jul 25 202320:47Starling Marte Works Out Tuesday
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) did some hitting and ran the bases at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday. It's good news for Marte, who is currently on the injured list due to migraines, but he's eligible to return to the team on Thursday. It remains to be seen if Marte will actually return to the club on Thursday, but he looks to be turning the corner from his migraine issue. Until he's back, Mark Canha and Jeff McNeil should continue sharing playing time in right field. The 34-year-old Marte has been relevant in all fantasy leagues in 2023 because of his 24 stolen bases in 307 at-bats. He's added a .254/.308/.332 slash line with only five home runs, seven doubles, a triple, 28 RBI and 38 runs scored in 84 games.
Source: Newsday - Tim HealeyRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 20 202313:26Starling Marte Placed On 10-Day Injured List
The New York Mets placed outfielder Starling Marte (head) on the 10-day injured list prior to their game against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday due to migraines. Marte was out of the lineup for the third straight game on Thursday, but he was shagging fly balls during batting practice and was said to be feeling better. He won't be eligible to return to the Mets until next Thursday, but hopefully he'll be feeling better by then. Until he returns, Mark Canha should continue to see most of the playing time in right field. Marte has played in only eight games in July, going 8-for-30 (.267) with a home run, four RBI, three stolen bases and three runs scored. The 34-year-old Dominican has mostly been helpful in fantasy with his 24 stolen bases in 2023.
Source: Metsmerized - Mike MayerRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 20 202312:17Starling Marte Missing Third Straight Game
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) is out of the lineup for the third straight game on Thursday against the visiting Chicago White Sox due to migraines, but he was able to take fly balls in the outfield before Thursday's game. Marte said he's feeling better and can "maybe" return to the starting lineup on Friday against the Boston Red Sox. Mark Canha is making another start in right field and will bat eighth on Thursday against White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech. It sounds as though Marte should return to action this weekend. The 34-year-old veteran outfielder has been pretty mediocre in everything besides stolen bases (24) this year, batting .254 (78-for-307) with five homers, seven doubles, a triple, 28 RBI and 38 runs scored in 84 games.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComoRotoBaller.com
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