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Starling Marte (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
QUEENS — New York Mets right fielder Starling Marte maintained his hope that he’ll return to action this season after going through a full workout at Citi Field on Wednesday afternoon that included a batting practice session.
Marte told MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo that he’s looking to return to the field during the Mets’ season-closing homestand, which begins on Sept. 25.
“He had a good day. You could tell in his face that he’s in a good place,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said. “It seems like some of the things we’ve been doing seem to have really helped him. Got to see some reminders of things he was capable of last year.”
The 34-year-old has been sidelined since Aug. 5 because of a groin strain, stemming from surgery that he underwent back in November, but has lingered throughout the season. Most of the discomfort stemmed from the build-up of scar tissue in the area — something that has been addressed since he began seeing a new doctor in Philadelphia last month.
His progress suggests that surgery is completely off the table after the possibility of it was mentioned by him earlier this month.
Marte’s second season with the Mets following an All-Star showing last season has been completely lost due to injury issues that didn’t just include the surgically repaired groin. He dealt with a lingering neck issue in April and then was placed on the IL due to migraines in July.
He’s played in just 86 games, batting .248 with a .625 OPS, five home runs, and 28 RBI.
“Keep in mind he batted second for us and went to the All-Star Game [last year],” Showalter said. “We really haven’t had him like he’s capable of being all year. I hope he can get out on the field before the season’s over and finish in a good frame of mind.”
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