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.

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.

Starling Marte (knee) will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth in Monday’s Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Marte, 36, steps in for his spring debut after a cautious ramp-up due to right knee soreness—starting at DH, he’s slated to hit the outfield soon, cementing his Opening Day readiness, though a 2025 short-side platoon with Jesse Winker looms to manage his health. Fantasy managers can bank on his veteran bat in deeper leagues; expect solid but selective production.

Starling Marte (knee) hasn’t played in a Grapefruit League game yet, but the Mets aren’t sweating his Opening Day status, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Marte, 36, says he’s played through pain his whole career—“I’ll keep doing it”—and though no spring debut’s set, he’s active in BP and fielding drills. After a 2024 bounce-back (94 regular games, six playoff), he’s slated for a short-side platoon at DH and outfield corners—Brandon Nimmo’s knee trouble might pad his early at-bats. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can grab him; extra reps could juice his value.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday that Starling Marte will make his spring debut in the coming days.

Fantasy Impact

Marte has been working his way back from a knee injury that has slowed him down in camp. He is likely to be in a platoon role for the Mets this season.

There is "no word" on when Starling Marte will get into Grapefruit League games.

Fantasy Impact

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Marte has "some good days, some not so good" in his running progression. The Mets remain confident he physically can be a major-leaguer still.