New York. New York Mets right fielder Starling Marte was activated from the 15-day injured list Sunday after missing eight weeks with a bruised bone in his right knee.
Marte will bat fifth for the final game of the three-game series against the Miami Marlins. Venezuelan manager Carlos Mendoza said Marte will receive regular rest to help him stay healthy for the end of the season.
Marte, 25, hit .292 and was an All-Star in his first season with the Mets in 2022. But he has been plagued by injuries since.
“He will be an important part of the team as he has been the last two years,” Mendoza said. “But at the same time we have to be smart and we have to protect him.”
Outfielder Tyrone Taylor has started 25 games in right field this season and Jesse Winker has started nine since joining the team in a July 28 trade with Washington.
Marte is batting .278 with seven homers and 12 steals in 12 attempts. In the 16 games before he went on the disabled list, he had a minus-351 batting average with 11 RBIs and four steals.
“Things happen on the pitch that you can’t control,” Marte admitted. “It’s disappointing, frustrating, but you have to stay positive.”
To make room for Marte on the roster, the Mets designated outfielder Ben Gamel for assignment.
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– 2024-08-26 07:31:15
