Starling Marte debuts in outfield Friday

by Bruno Mulé | Mets Correspondent | Fri, Mar 21st 11:00am EDT

Starling Marte will start in right field Friday against the Cardinals, per team updates, his first outfield action this spring after six DH games due to a knee bruise. (Anthony DiComo)

Starling Marte (knee soreness) is scheduled to play right field today for the first time this spring. While Marte is slated to be the Opening Day DH against a lefty, the ability to play the outfield is still important for him.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 21, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Marte’s shift from 6 DH starts to Friday’s right field role, post-right knee bone bruise, sets him for a Mets DH platoon with occasional outfield duty in 2025. The 36-year-old’s versatility emerges. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his bat for spot starts and platoon value in New York’s lineup if he stays healthy this season.

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