Get the latest updates on MLB players Starling Marte, Drew Gilbert, and Kodai Senga. Marte’s knee injury recovery is slow, Gilbert is back in action, and Senga’s rehab is going well.
- Starling Marte’s recovery from a knee injury is progressing slowly. Continued pain is preventing him from resuming baseball activities.
- Drew Gilbert, a top Mets prospect, has returned to action after a long hiatus due to a hamstring strain, marking a significant step in his development.
- Kodai Senga is nearing his return to the Mets. His rehab is progressing positively as he prepares for his third minor league start.
Starling Marte’s Prolonged Recovery from Knee Injury
Starling Marte, the 35-year-old Mets outfielder, is experiencing a slow recovery from a right knee bone bruise that has kept him sidelined for nearly three weeks.
Despite an MRI showing improvement, Marte feels pain, preventing him from resuming baseball activities.
Marte’s condition was assessed through follow-up exams on Wednesday, which confirmed that while the bone bruise is healing, he is still experiencing discomfort.
“He’s still feeling it with some of the activities he’s doing,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stated before the Mets concluded a series with the Nationals at Citi Field.
“As long as we get the pain out of there, he should ramp up pretty quick after that.”
It was hoped that Marte would return to baseball activities within four weeks. However, he has not been cleared to resume, so the timeline for his return is being extended.
Marte had achieved a .745 OPS in his first 66 games this season, making his absence a significant loss for the team.
Drew Gilbert’s Return to the Field
In contrast to Marte’s slow progress, there is positive news regarding Drew Gilbert, the Mets’ No. 3 overall prospect according to MLB Pipeline.
Gilbert began a rehab assignment with the Florida Coast League Mets on Thursday, playing center field and batting second. This marks the return of this MLB player after being sidelined with a hamstring strain since April 6.
Gilbert, acquired in the Justin Verlander trade last season, had only played seven games at Triple-A Syracuse before his injury.
“Especially with how much time he has missed, I think it’s important for him to get on the field and get some game reps,” Mendoza commented.
“We know how important he is and for his development for him to finally get on the field — I know it’s been a long road for him.”
Kodai Senga Nears Return with Triple-A Rehab Starts
The Mets also have updates on pitcher Kodai Senga, who is recovering from shoulder and triceps issues.
Senga is set to make his third minor league rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A Syracuse.
Unlike his previous starts, he will be pitching on four days’ rest instead of five, aligning with the minor league schedule that coincides with the MLB season break starting Monday.
Mendoza shared that the goal is for Senga to throw 60-65 pitches over four innings.
“He’s getting close,” Mendoza noted.
“But again, we still have to go day by day, outing by outing, and see how he is going to respond after every time he pitches.”
Mets Await MRI Results on Reed Garrett’s Elbow
There was no news yet on reliever Reed Garrett, who recently underwent an MRI for right elbow inflammation. Mendoza mentioned that multiple doctors are reviewing the MRI results and hope to have a conclusion soon.
In summary, while Starling Marte’s recovery remains slow, the Mets see positive steps from Drew Gilbert and Kodai Senga as they return to the field.
The team closely monitors its players’ progress, hoping to have them back in action as soon as possible.
