Starling Marte is going through a stint on the injured listing following an MRI examination on his sore proper knee Monday.
The Mets outfielder, in line with sources, has been identified with a bone irritation within the knee and was instructed to relaxation for 15 days.
Marte departed early from Saturday’s recreation in opposition to the Cubs in discomfort and was on the bench a day later.
Marte, 35, has been a productive piece within the Mets’ lineup, however has lagged defensively this season — with the knee maybe a big issue.
Marte indicated the knee has bothered him for just a few weeks.
Marte owns a .278/.328/.416 slash line with seven homers, 30 RBIs and 12 stolen bases in 66 video games this season.
Final 12 months, he missed a lot of the second half as he handled migraines and groin discomfort.
With Marte sidelined, the Mets should determine on his roster spot and fill a gap in proper subject.
Over the past two video games, the workforce has used a mixture of DJ Stewart and Tyrone Taylor in proper subject.
Potentialities at Triple-A Syracuse for the roster spot embody Trayce Thompson and Ben Gamel, each of whom have major-league expertise.
The Mets even have Brett Baty (who has been taking reps at second base for Syracuse) and will place Jeff McNeil in proper subject.
With Edwin Diaz suspended 10 video games for violating MLB’s sticky substance rule — he can enchantment the penalty — the Mets wouldn’t be allowed to make use of Marte’s roster spot for an additional pitcher. Diaz, even whereas suspended, would depend towards the 13-pitcher most.