Baseball: New York Mets' Starling Marte may miss Opening Day due to oblique injury
Cincinnati Reds' Mike Moustakas out indefinitely following elbow surgery
The New York Mets have been dealt a blow to their outfield depth as Starling Marte is likely to miss Opening Day due to an oblique injury. Marte suffered the injury during a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, March 15, and is expected to be sidelined for at least 4-6 weeks. The injury is a significant setback for the Mets, who were counting on Marte to be a key part of their lineup this season. He was expected to play center field and bat leadoff, and his absence will leave a big hole in the team's lineup.
Marte is a two-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner who has been one of the most consistent outfielders in baseball over the past several seasons. He is a switch-hitter who can provide power and speed, and he is also a strong defender. The Mets will hope to have Marte back in the lineup as soon as possible, but they will need to find a way to replace his production in the meantime.
The Cincinnati Reds have also been hit by the injury bug, as Mike Moustakas is out indefinitely following elbow surgery. Moustakas underwent surgery on Thursday, March 16, to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow. The surgery was successful, but Moustakas is expected to miss the entire 2023 season. The injury is a major blow to the Reds, who were hoping that Moustakas would be a key part of their lineup this season. He was expected to play third base and bat in the middle of the order, and his absence will leave a big hole in the team's lineup.
Moustakas is a three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner who has been one of the most consistent third basemen in baseball over the past several seasons. He is a switch-hitter who can provide power and speed, and he is also a strong defender. The Reds will hope to have Moustakas back in the lineup in 2024, but they will need to find a way to replace his production in the meantime.
Injuries are a part of baseball, but they can be especially frustrating when they happen to key players. The Mets and Reds will hope that Marte and Moustakas can make a full recovery and return to the lineup soon, but they will need to find a way to replace their production in the meantime.
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