Could it be? Are the New York Mets about to have an even more clogged IL? Starling Marte is expected to be ready for the start of the season, but we know better

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte could have used the spring as an audition for other teams. Instead, the two-time All-Star remains out with lingering right knee soreness. Marte missed two months with the ailment last season and hit only .

While Marte was available during the Mets' playoff run last fall, DiComo notes that he's been battling soreness in his right knee off and on since at least last summer. In an effort to preserve Marte's health heading into the start of the season,

The New York Mets trading for Alexander Canario makes a lot more sense given the latest Starling Marte injury update.

A last-minute Starling Marte trade destination that only works if he's replacing one of the most beloved New York Mets players.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte could have used the spring as an audition for other teams. Instead, the two-time All-Star remains out with lingering right knee soreness. Marte missed two months with the ailment last season and hit only .

As the New York Mets try to put the pieces of their starting rotation back together, a trade remains looming in the realm of possibility. Two weeks into spring training, the Mets already appear to be down two starters.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Marte (knee) will begin taking live batting practice in early March, but the veteran outfielder doesn't have a target date for playing in Grapefruit League games, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Alexander Canario, 24, is out of minor-league options, so the Mets can't simply stash him in Triple-A Syracuse once the regular season begins.

Following an active offseason, where the New York Mets front office made several additions to the roster, the players are sweating it out in the team's Spring Training complex at Clover Park in Port S

The New York Mets made an interesting trade on Monday ... Tyrone Taylor, Jesse Winker, Starling Marte, and even Jeff McNeil as outfield options who'd slot in ahead of Canario on the team's ...

The New York Mets find themselves with an interesting problem in the outfield. With Juan Soto, José Siri, Brandon Nimmo,