The Mets look to have multiple bullpen arms close to returning to the big leagues, and Starling Marte played in his first rehab game on Wednesday. They will all be a welcome boost to a team that has struggled a bit recently.
Let’s take a look at how the rehab assignments are going for four players:
Marte began his rehab assignment on Wednesday afternoon with the Low-A St. Lucie Mets. He was their DH, batting second. Marte singled to right field in his first at-bat of the game and then immediately stole second base. Marte struck out in his final two at-bats of the game.
Starling Marte. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized
The veteran outfielder has been on the injured list since late June with a bone bruise on his right knee. When on the field in 2024, Marte has bounced back from an awful 2023 season with a 113 OPS+ and 12-for-12 in stolen bases.
On Tuesday, the right-handed reliever struck out three in his inning for Triple-A Syracuse. He allowed one hit and walked one, and his fastball was up to 98 mph. It was Garrett’s second rehab outing; he allowed three runs and only recorded one out in his first one on Sunday for Double-A Binghamton.
Garrett was placed on the IL in early July with elbow inflammation. Before the injury, Garrett had a 3.64 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 42 innings for the Mets.
Another right-handed reliever who would be a great addition to the Mets bullpen for the stretch run. SRF pitched on Thursday for Triple-A Syracuse in his fifth overall rehab appearance. He struck out Red Sox rehabbing first baseman Triston Casas with the bases loaded to escape a jam on Thursday. SRF allowed two hits and walked a batter in the outing. He has issued seven walks and struck out six over 3 1/3 rehab innings.
SRF was placed on the IL in June with a right shoulder impingement. He had a 1.66 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 21 2/3 innings for the Mets this year.
The right-handed reliever has been on the IL since June after needing surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee. Hartwig has pitched in three games between St. Lucie and Binghamton, allowing one run in 2 2/3 innings. Hartwig was pitching well (2.31 ERA) for Triple-A Syracuse when he was placed on the IL. He had a 6.75 ERA in four big league appearances this season and is on the Mets’ 40-man roster.
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