STARLING MARTE NEWS

Gets Sunday off Marte is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Marte appears to be receiving a routine maintenance day after he started in right field in each of the Mets' previous 17 games. Mark Canha will take over in right while Marte will put his four-game hitting streak on hold, unless he's needed off the bench.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks third homer Marte went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Sunday's loss to Toronto.

Impact Marte tied the game 4-4 with a solo shot off Nate Pearson in the sixth inning, his third homer of the year and first since May 21. Marte's been swinging the bat well of late, going 11-for-35 (.314) with three extra-base hits in his last 10 games, boosting his slash line to .250/.314/.333 with 23 runs scored, 17 RBI and 17 steals in 212 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs 17th steal Marte went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact The Mets managed only three hits off Chris Bassitt, but Marte at least was able to get into scoring position after his. The veteran outfielder has been frisky on the basepaths lately, swiping eight of his 17 bags on the year over the last 18 games -- a stretch in which he's slashing .286/.355/.375 with a homer, eight RBI and 10 runs.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes 16th base Marte went 0-for-2 with a run scored and a steal in Thursday's win over the Phillies.

Impact Marte is now 16-for-19 on stolen base attempts this season, putting him two shy of his total from last season. The veteran outfielder has also been swinging the bat better following a prolonged cold spell. He's gone 7-for-24 with a .745 OPS over his last seven games. Marte is now slashing .243/.312/.309 with two homers, 16 RBI and 21 runs scored through 201 plate appearances.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On base four times Sunday Marte went 2-for-3 with two walks, a triple and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Rockies.

Impact It was a typically wild Coors Field contest, as the two teams combined for 21 runs, and Marte did his part to keep the line moving. The 34-year-old has spent most of the season hitting second in the order, but he dropped down to sixth Sunday with rookie Francisco Alvarez getting a look in the two hole. Over his last 16 games, Marte's slashing .302/.362/.396 with a homer, five steals, eight runs and eight RBI.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs steal Thursday Marte went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 10-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Marte has hit safely in just two of his last six games, though both instances have been multi-hit efforts. He's added three of his 14 steals this season in that span. While the outfielder continues to see consistent playing time in right field, he's slashing just .241/.305/.302 with two home runs, 14 RBI and 17 runs scored through 46 contests. It makes for easily one of the weakest batting lines of his career.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Starling Marte Blasts Go-Ahead Home Run for Mets New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte hit a go-ahead home run to help his team win their first game of a doubleheader against the Clevelan...

MAY 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Not starting Game 2 Marte isn't in the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Marte started in right field during Sunday's matinee and went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, but he'll get a breather for the second game of the twin bill. Mark Canha will start in right field while Tommy Pham takes over in left during the nightcap.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starling Marte's late HR leads Mets over Guardians in Game 1 The New York Mets mounted another late-inning comeback Sunday afternoon as Starling Marte hit a two-run eighth-inning homer to lift the host...

MAY 21, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Clubs game-deciding homer Marte went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a stolen base during Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Impact New York blew a 3-0 lead in the top of the eighth inning, but Marte delivered a two-run homer in the bottom of the frame to retake the lead. It's just the second long ball of the season and first since April 7 for the veteran outfielder, who entered Sunday's matinee with a .519 OPS across 17 games in May.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Marte (hand) is starting in right field and batting sixth Friday versus the Guardians.

Impact Marte will return to the lineup after missing Thursday's win over the Rays following a hit-by-pitch Wednesday. The 34-year-old has been hot recently, batting .314 with two RBI, four runs scored and two stolen bases over his last nine contests.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sore hand Marte is out of the lineup Thursday against the Rays due to soreness in his hand, SportsNet New York reports.

Impact The 34-year-old was hit by a pitch during Wednesday's contest and will be held out of the starting nine for at least one day. Marte appears to have avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day. Jeff McNeil is moving to right field for Thursday's contest with Eduardo Escobar manning the keystone.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Thursday Marte is out of the lineup Thursday against the Rays.

Impact This appears to be a routine day of rest for the veteran outfielder. Jeff McNeil is in right field and Tommy Pham is in left as the Mets close out this three-game series versus Tampa Bay with Marte on the bench. Eduardo Escobar is filling in at second base.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes 11th bag Marte went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Nationals.

Impact He had some trouble communicating in the outfield with Brandon Nimmo, resulting in multiple potential outs turning into extra-base hits for Washington, but Marte did his best to balance that out on offense. The 34-year-old has four multi-hit performances in the last seven games, batting .357 (10-for-28) over that stretch and pushing his slash line on the season up to .243/.304/.294 with one homer, 11 steals, 10 RBI and 14 runs through 37 contests.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slides to sixth in lineup Marte is down to the sixth spot in the order Tuesday versus the Reds.

Impact Marte had occupied the No. 2 spot in the lineup all this year for the Mets, but he has posted an ugly .213/.292/.278 batting line through 121 plate appearances. Francisco Lindor is hitting second Tuesday and Jeff McNeil will bat third.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Marte is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Marte went 0-for-7 with two strikeouts in the first two games of the series and will take a seat for Sunday's finale. Jeff McNeil will slide out to right field while Luis Guillorme starts at the keystone.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for nightcap Marte is out of the lineup Wednesday for the second game of the Mets' doubleheader with the Tigers.

Impact Marte will get a breather for the nightcap after he went 1-for-4 while playing eight innings in the outfield in the Mets' 6-5 loss in Game 1. Jeff McNeil will spell Marte in right field in Game 2.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Marte (neck) will bat second and play right field Saturday against the Giants, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Marte left Wednesday's game against the Dodgers with neck stiffness and hasn't played since, though the injury didn't seem to be a particularly serious one. The veteran outfielder hasn't gotten off to the best start at the plate this season, slashing .222/.329/.333 through 18 games, but he's already stolen seven bases.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available off bench Mets manager Buck Showalter told reporters before their game against the Giants that Marte (neck) could be available off the bench for Friday's game, and he could return to the sta...

Impact Marte is missing another game due to neck stiffness against the Giants on Friday, but it sounds like this is more precautionary than serious injury. If he's not able to return in those next two days it shouldn't be much longer before Marte is patrolling right field for the Mets, assuming there are no setbacks in his recovery.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Marte (neck) remains out of the lineup against the Giants on Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact There was some thought that Marte could return from his neck stiffness for Friday's contest, but the Mets will hold the outfielder out at least one more game. Jeff McNeil will handle right field and hit third with Luis Guillorme getting the start at second base.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doing better, could return Friday Marte (neck) is feeling better Thursday and could return to the lineup Friday against the Giants, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marte exited Wednesday's game early and was held out of the lineup Thursday in favor of treatment. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Marte is doing better and could be available off the bench, providing at least some optimism that he'll be able to return at full capacity Friday.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Thursday Marte (neck) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Giants.

Impact Marte made an early exit from Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers due to neck stiffness and will grab some rest and treatment during Thursday's series opener versus San Francisco. Jeff McNeil is in right field and Luis Guillorme will get a start at second base.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets' Starling Marte Still Dealing With Neck Issue Mets outfielder Starling Marte is still dealing with a neck issue that has been lingering for over a week.

APRIL 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

New York Mets' Starling Marte Still Dealing With Neck Issue Mets outfielder Starling Marte is still dealing with a neck issue that has been lingering for over a week.

APRIL 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Dealing with stiff neck Marte was lifted from Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers due to neck stiffness, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact It would appear to be a day-to-day issue for the veteran outfielder. Marte was hitless in three plate appearances Wednesday before being pulled.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE