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Marte Activated from IL as Butto Prepares to Bolster Mets Bullpen

Marte’s comeback adds depth to a lineup hit by injuries; the club expects Butto to resume bullpen duties with a Wednesday outing.

Jul 6, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets left fielder Starling Marte (6) singles during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 13: Starling Marte #6 of the New York Mets reacts on second base after hitting a two-run single during the fifth inning of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citi Field on June 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Starling Marte was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday without a rehab assignment after suffering a right knee bone bruise on July 7.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed Marte has resumed full-speed running and machine batting and plans to deploy him in a limited DH or pinch-hit role to protect his knee.
  • José Butto, sidelined since July 4 by an illness, is scheduled to pitch Wednesday as he begins his return to a Mets relief staff stretched thin by rotation injuries.
  • Butto has registered a 2.47 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 43.2 innings this season, making his reentry a significant boost for a beleaguered bullpen.
  • The roster adjustments also included placing left-hander Brandon Waddell on the 15-day IL with a right hip impingement and designating reliever Chris Devenski for assignment.