Starling Marte Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 1" / 195 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 10/9/1988 (35)
- Experience
- 12
- College
- None
Starling Marte Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Starling Marte News
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Marte played in only 86 games last year while coming off double-hernia surgery the previous offseason, and he struggled to a .248/.301/.324 slash line with five home runs and 28 RBI, although he did steal 24 bases in 341 plate appearances before eventually being shut down with a groin injury. Injuries are a big concern for the 35-year-old veteran coming into the 2024 campaign, although he's apparently fully healthy this spring after playing in the Dominican winter league. Marte could rebound with better health this year, but the injury risk alone makes him more of a No. 5 of 6 outfielder for fantasy managers.
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) played winter ball last month and is confident in his health and ability to play right field every day for the start of the 2024 season after missing most of the final two months of 2023 with a right-groin strain. The 35-year-old veteran underwent double-groin surgery the previous winter. "I know that I am good [physically]," Marte said Sunday. The Mets will probably consider Marte for designated hitter at-bats in 2024, but his preference is to play right field. Marte appeared in only 86 games last year and slashed .248/.301/.324 with five homers and 28 RBI. According to manager Carlos Mendoza, Marte is still viewed as a full-time right-fielder. Marte can be a solid power/speed player for fantasy managers when he's healthy, but his age and injury history make him a pretty risky fantasy selection.
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Monday that he was encouraged by outfielder Starling Marte's (groin) health heading into 2024. The 35-year-old, who played just 86 games in 2023 due to a groin injury, was able to participate in winter ball in the Dominican Republic. Stearns said, "It was clear watching him play that he was healthy." Marte has been a fantasy contributor in batting average and steals throughout his career, but he has not reached at least 600 plate appearances since 2018. While he still managed to steal 24 bases in just 341 plate appearances last season, Marte's fantasy value this season will ultimately be dictated by whether he can stay healthy.
Batting Order
1 | Brandon Nimmo |
2 | Francisco Lindor |
3 | Pete Alonso |
4 | Jeff McNeil |
5 | Starling Marte |
6 | DJ Stewart |
7 | Francisco Alvarez |
8 | Brett Baty |
9 | Harrison Bader |
Starling Marte Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Brandon Nimmo |
2 | Francisco Lindor |
3 | Pete Alonso |
4 | Jeff McNeil |
5 | Starling Marte |
6 | DJ Stewart |
7 | Francisco Alvarez |
8 | Brett Baty |
9 | Harrison Bader |
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte has been one of the most valuable fantasy assets over the last decade. Since 2014, he has the second most stolen bases. However, the veteran has struggled to stay on the field lately. He played in only 86 games, missing time due to migraines and a groin injury. The 35-year-old's offensive numbers were underwhelming, slashing just .248/.301/.324 with 78 hits and five home runs. Despite poor production at the plate, he still managed to steal 24 bases. His days of elite fantasy production might be behind him. Even so, Marte can still rack up steals when healthy. Currently, his NFBC ADP is around 233. ATC projections have him slashing .261/.321/.391 with 11 HRs and 25 SBs in 113 games, making him a solid value pick for fantasy managers needing speed in the later rounds of their drafts.