NEW YORK -- New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte had surgery to repair a core muscle injury that hampered him during the season's second half.
The Mets said Thursday that the operation took place Tuesday and the typical recovery time is eight weeks. That timetable would allow the 34-year-old to start spring training with no restrictions in mid-February.
In the first season of a $78 million, four-year contract, Marte hit .292 with 16 homers, 63 RBI and 18 stolen bases. His right middle finger was broken Sept. 6 when it was hit by a 96 mph fastball from Pittsburgh's Mitch Keller.