Starling Marte scratched from Mets lineup after knee flared up again

Starling Marte was scratched from the Mets’ starting lineup Saturday as a precaution after the outfielder’s troublesome right knee flared up.The team’s starting right fielder — who did not appear Saturday — also had sat out one game ahead of the Mets’ London road trip earlier this month with the same issue.“Still the knee, it flared up a little [Friday] again,” Carlos Mendoza said before the Mets beat the Padres, 5-1, on Saturday at Citi Field.“I’m not too concerned, he should be available off the bench, but I just decided to give him a day.”Asked if the injury is something to need to monitor regularly, Mendoza added, “We definitely have to monitor it.

Want to make sure this doesn’t turn into a long-term injury.He was feeling pretty good [Friday], I think it was more after the stolen base that he felt something there.Then after the game I checked with him, and he wanted to play, but it’s one of those [things] that let’s be smart here and don’t try to push it.

The report today is he’s feeling a lot better, so that’s a good sign.”Kodai Senga, who has not pitched this season because of a right-shoulder strain, threw his third bullpen session since he suffered a triceps setback last month.Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Please provide a valid email address.

By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Senga threw 30-35 pitches, Mendoza said, with two “ups” or simulated innings.“He threw 15 or so, sat down, like a two-inning bullpen type deal.

He felt good, so a good sign,” Mendoza said.“He’ll throw another one the middle of next week and then hopefully we can move to the next phase, which is facing hitters.”Mendoza praised second-year catcher Francisco Alvarez’s defense behind the plate since returning from the injured list.“His leadership.

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