Aug 27, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Starling Marte (6) hits an RBI double in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Starling Marte just continues to give reasons for optimism that he will be ready for Opening Day. The New York Mets lineup obviously needs him desperately. And he keeps on providing encouraging things.
Marte, who had to undergo surgery in November, had an unknown status for the start of the regular season just as recently as a few weeks ago.