PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Mets outfielder Starling Marte is entering a new phase in his career. At 36 years old, his body looks in good shape, but it’s been betraying him over the last few seasons, where he’s battled debilitating migraines, injuries to both groins and a lingering knee injury.

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New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) is serving as the designated hitter and batting sixth on Monday in the Grapefruit League game against the St. Louis Cardinals. It is the spring training debut for the aging Marte,

The New York Mets rolled out their lineup for Monday evening’s Grapefruit League matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals, and

The Mets and Royals have discussed a Starling Marte deal this winter. The Royals felt the Mets asked for too much. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke about Starling Marte and Griffin Canning following Monday’s shutout victory over the Cardinals.