STARLING MARTE NEWS

On track for final homestand Marte (groin) is scheduled to play a pair of rehab games Saturday and Sunday with Triple-A Syracuse, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact If all goes well in those two games, Marte should be cleared to return to the Mets' active roster for their final homestand, which begins Tuesday against the visiting Marlins. Out since early August due to a right groin strain, the veteran outfielder is currently getting simulated reps at the team's spring training complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Marte (groin) will accompany the Mets on their road trip to Miami this week, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact While there's still no guarantee the outfielder will play again in 2023, the Mets remain optimistic Marte will be cleared before the end of September. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since early August due to a groin strain that could be connected to the core muscle surgery he underwent in November 2022, and his career-worst .625 OPS through 86 games this season also suggests he hasn't been fully healthy all year. With two years and over $40 million left on his contract, the Mets have to be hoping he's able to rebound in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Does full workout Wednesday Marte (groin) went through a full pregame workout Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marte is nearing the end of his recovery from the right groin strain that sent him to the injured list back in early August and could return to the Mets' active roster as soon as this weekend. When healthy this season, the veteran outfielder has slashed .248/.301/.324 with five home runs and 24 stolen bases across 86 games.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Responds well to physical therapy Marte (groin) said Sunday that he had a productive week of physical therapy in Philadelphia and remains optimistic that he'll return from the 10-day injured list before the end of...

Impact The non-contending Mets likely won't be eager to bring Marte back from the IL unless he's 100 percent healthy, but he'll at least be given the chance to play again in 2023 if he remains free of setbacks as he navigates the rehab process for his right groin strain. However, if Marte fails to progress in his recovery as anticipated, he'll be at risk of undergoing surgery for the second offseason in a row. Marte previously had surgery last November to address injuries to both of his groins.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets Notebook: Starling Marte hopes to return in 2023, but doesn't rule out another groin surgery The 34- year-old felt he made progress after spending last week doing physical therapy in Philadelphia and wants to avoid another operation...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Getting physical therapy for injury Mets manager Buck Showalter said Marte (groin) will head to Philadelphia this week to take part in physical therapy, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Marte was placed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 7 with what the Mets classified as a right groin strain, but the extent of the injury still remains somewhat hazy. Showalter didn't offer much clarity on that front Monday, nor was the skipper willing to provide any real timeline for Marte to return from the 10-day injured list. Given that Marte underwent surgery last November to repair both of his groin tendons along with the fact that the Mets are out of playoff contention, it wouldn't be surprising if the 34-year-old remained sidelined for the rest of the season.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not close to returning Marte (groin) indicated Friday that he's not close to a return and is unsure he'll make it back before the end of the season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marte had indicated recently that he hoped to return to the Mets relatively quickly. However, he received another pain-killing injection in the right side of his groin earlier this week and was more guarded Friday when asked when he might make it back. The outfielder also didn't rule out additional surgery on his groin this offseason after having a pair last winter, saying "that's a conversation that's going to have to be had with the trainers." Marte has been limited to just 86 games this season, producing a lowly .625 OPS.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team could focus on 2024 The Mets believe Marte's current groin injury could be related to his offseason core muscle surgery, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran outfielder underwent surgery last November to repair separated groin tendons, and while he returned in time for spring training, Marte simply hasn't looked 100 percent all season. While he does have 24 steals in 28 attempts, his .625 OPS is the lowest mark of his career by a significant margin. If lingering issues with his groin are the cause of his 2023 struggles, the Mets would at least have reason to believe he can return to form next season after resting and rehabbing over the winter. The 34-year-old has no timeline for his return, and with New York out of the playoff picture, the team has little incentive to push him back into the lineup down the stretch. Marte has two years and $41.5 million left on his contract after the current campaign.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May require rehab assignment Marte (groin) likely won't be activated off the injured list when eligible Wednesday and could embark on a rehab assignment, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marte landed on the injured list Monday and received an injection Tuesday in order to help speed up his recovery process. However, it seems that Marte's return date will still be pushed back -- especially if he does end up playing a few games in the minors. There is still a chance Marte returns before the end of August, but he likely won't be urgently rushed back considering the Mets' current position in the postseason race.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives injection Tuesday Marte received an injection in his right groin Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Marte was placed on the 10-day IL on Monday with a right groin strain, and his injection should allow him to resume "light activity" within the next few days. Because the Mets currently aren't in a position to contend for a playoff spot, there likely won't be any rush to get Marte back in the lineup. However, he still figures to return before the end of August.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets notes: Brett Baty's demotion and Starling Marte's trip back to the IL One reason the Mets waited as long as they did to demote Baty? They don’t have a readymade replacement for him in the majors.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mets option Brett Baty to Triple-A, move Starling Marte (groin) to IL Every day seems to be getting worse for the New York Mets

AUGUST 7, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Moves to IL with groin strain The Mets placed Marte on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marte returned from the IL on Friday after missing about two weeks while recovering from migraine headaches, but after going 0-for-8 in the first two games of the weekend series with the Orioles before sitting out Sunday's loss, the veteran outfielder now finds himself back on the shelf. The Mets haven't provided a timeline for Marte's return, but given the team's status as a non-contender along with the fact that the 34-year-old underwent offseason surgery to repair separated tendons in both of his groins, he looks like a strong bet to miss more than the minimum 10 days. Marte has provided value on the bases (24 steals in 28 attempts), but he's otherwise endured a rough second season in New York; he's slugged just five home runs and is batting a career-low .248.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Marte is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Baltimore.

Impact Marte started the past two games after missing a couple weeks with migraines, and he'll head to the bench for Sunday's series finale. DJ Stewart will start in right field and bat cleanup.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IL Marte (migraines) was activated from the injured list Friday and will start in right field against the Orioles.

Impact Marte has been on the injured list since July 20 due to migraines, but has not had an issue since being prescribed medication. Marte's production has taken a considerable step back this season and he slashed .267/.333/.367 through 33 plate appearances in July.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets Notebook: Starling Marte hoping to be activated in Baltimore KANSAS CITY— Starling Marte is nearly ready to be activated off the injured list. The right fielder has been with the team in Kansas City th...

AUGUST 3, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Expected back Friday Marte (migraines) is expected to be activated from the injured list Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marte has been out since mid-July due to a series of migraine headaches, but he's been prescribed medication and is doing all baseball activities without issue. The veteran outfielder carries a weak .254/.308/.332 batting line in 333 plate appearances when healthy this season, but he can look to finish strong in the second year of a four-year, $78 million pact with the Mets.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be activated Wednesday Marte (migraines) could be activated from the injured list Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marte participated in a full round of pregame batting practice Tuesday in Kansas City and is finally symptom-free following a string of migraine headaches. He's been on the shelf since mid-July and will be returning to a Mets club that got picked apart at the trade deadline.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets Notebook: Starling Marte's return 'not imminent' after migraines, Buck Showalter says Starling Marte was eligible to come off the injured list Thursday but the Mets are not ready to activate the right fielder. “Not imminent,”...

JULY 27, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Still dealing with migraines Mets manager Buck Showalter said Thursday that Marte is still dealing with migraine headaches, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact They're at a "lesser scale" to the migraines that originally sent Marte to the injured list last week, per Showalter, but he may seek out a second opinion in the near future. The veteran outfielder is also anticipating the birth of a child in the coming days, so there's not much clarity as to when he might return to the Mets' active roster.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be activated Thursday Mets manager Buck Showalter announced that Marte (migraines) will not be activated from the injured list when first eligible Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marte has been doing pregame drills without issue this week after landing on the IL last Thursday due to recurring migraine headaches, but he's expecting a child in the coming days and will miss at least a portion of the Mets' upcoming four-game series against the Nationals, which begins Thursday night in Queens. Mark Canha and Jeff McNeil continue to share starts in right field.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets Notebook: Starling Marte's migraines ease up, Luis Guillorme has a Grade 2 calf strain Starling Marte seems to be trending in the right direction when it comes to the migraine headaches that landed him on the 10- day injured li...

JULY 26, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Hits, runs bases Marte (migraines) hit on the field and ran the bases Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Marte seems to be symptom-free after a string of migraine headaches sent him to the injured list last week. He's eligible to be activated as early as this Thursday.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May not return until August While the Mets continue to believe Marte (migraines) will need only a minimum 10-day stay on the injured list, he could go on the paternity list at the end of July, Tim Britton of...

Impact The veteran outfielder is currently eligible to be activated from the IL on July 27, but he might not return to the lineup for a few days after his activation. Marte is one of many Mets who have failed to meet expectations this season, slashing .254/.308/.332 through 84 games with 24 steals but only five homers, 28 RBI and 38 runs.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets place OF Starling Marte (migraines) on 10-day IL The New York Mets placed right fielder Starling Marte on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to migraines.

JULY 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM