Mets Place Starling Marte on Injured List for Knee Injury

Starling Marte of the New York Mets has been placed on the injured list due to a right knee bruise that flared up during a recent game against the Yankees, raising concerns about his availability. The injury occurred in the bottom of the ninth inning after Marte took a pitch, causing discomfort in the same knee that has troubled him since last season and spring training. Despite the injury, Marte had a productive game with three hits and a stolen base, but the Mets are awaiting test results to determine the severity of the flare-up. Jesse Winker, who has been on the injured list with an oblique strain, is expected to be activated soon, potentially reducing Marte’s playing time. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and sources indicate that a clear diagnosis may not be available immediately, with decisions likely to be made after further evaluation early next week. Marte, in the final year of a four-year contract, expressed cautious optimism but acknowledged uncertainty about whether the injury will require an IL stint.