It's been a rough week for the New York Mets. The injury news on Starling Marte will only add to their woes.
It doesn't look good for the Mets outfielder. Marte suffered a partial fracture in his middle finger last month. The club had hoped to have him back for a crucial series against the Atlanta Braves, but it remains unclear when he will return.
The injury is a serious loss for the New York Mets, who have suffered a demoralizing finish to the season. The team that looked to be cruising to the playoffs and finishing atop the National League East will likely have to settle for second place. After being swept by the Braves in Atlanta, they suddenly find themselves 1.5 games behind the reigning champions with just three games remaining.
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Mike Puma of the 'New York Post' recently tweeted an update on Starling Marte's progress. The two-time All-Star is having difficulty gripping a baseball and holding a bat. A once promising season now seems to be spiraling out of control.
Marte has been out since September 6 after being hit by a pitch by Pittsburgh Pirates' Mitch Keller. He was placed on the Injured list on September 10 and has yet to return to the lineup.
It cannot be understated how important Starling Marte is to the Mets. The two-time All-Star makes their offense tick and is a pillar of their defense.
The New York Mets star outfielder Starling Marte will likely miss the start of the 2022 MLB playoffs with a finger injury
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This season, Marte has a .292/.347/.468 slash line over 118 games. He has contributed with 16 home runs, 63 RBIs and 18 stolen bases. Add all of that up and Marte really is the total package. A speedster with a high batting average, who can also hit homers and drive in runs.
Arguably his greatest strength is on the defensive side. Marte already has two Gold Gloves to his name and is regarded as one of the top outfielders in the league.
Many fans believe the demise of this Mets team could be directly linked to Marte's injury. The Mets were in control of their destiny but have struggled lately. The team is 10-9 since Marte was placed on the IL in September.
It's not all doom and gloom for the New York Mets. They have secured a spot in the postseason. They also boast one of the most feared pitching rotations in MLB. The roster, however, will need to pick themselves up after a difficult and anticlimactic end to the regular season. If not, it may be another heartbreaking season for Mets fans.