One of the Mets' key contributors was quickly taken out of Saturday's game.
Outfielder Starling Marte was taken out of Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning, and was replaced by Tyrone Taylor. He chased down a triple by Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong in the first inning, which possibly could have resulted in the injury; Marte's mobility seemed to be inhibited when he grounded out in his at-bat in the top of the second.June 22, 2024
Marte has been one of the Mets' most productive players this season, currently hitting .278/.328/.416 with seven home runs, 38 runs scored, 30 RBI, 12 stolen bases, and a 116 wRC+. From May 29 to June 12, he was on fire with seven multi-hit games in this nine-game stretch; however, he has cooled off considerably over the past six games, with just four hits in his last 25 plate appearances, although he has stolen two bases and scored three runs.
This decrease in production over the past week may be a result of his right knee soreness getting worse, and Saturday's game may have been the straw to break the camel's back. The Mets have been on a tear as of late, winning eight of their last nine games and 12 of 17 this month, but losing an important piece like Marte could greatly hurt them in the long run.Joe Najarian is a Rutgers University graduate from the Class of 2022. After an eight-month stint with Jersey Sporting News , covering Rutgers Football, Rutgers Basketball, and Rutgers Baseball, Najarian became a contributing writer on Inside the Pinstripes and Inside the Mets.
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