"This season did not end the way we hoped, Marte wrote in an Instagram post. Every game we left on the field, every opportunity that slipped away, we felt it just as you did. But also we felt something immense: the unconditional support of every Mets fan. You were the reason we gave everything in every game, the motivation that pushed us to keep going even in the toughest moments."
"He played through a groin injury that ultimately needed surgery, but it continued to plague him in the ensuing years. He also dealt with migraines stemming from a concussion and knee issues. Marte's impending departure will be one of numerous notable moves expected to come from president of baseball operations, David Stearns. The Mets went from the best team in baseball in early June to missing the postseason entirely in one of the biggest collapses in MLB history."
Starling Marte spent four seasons with the New York Mets and will become an unrestricted free agent when his $78 million deal expires after the postseason. His role diminished this season after Juan Soto's signing, and he appeared in 98 games, mostly as a designated hitter, batting .270 with a .745 OPS, nine home runs and 34 RBI. Marte played through a groin injury that required surgery and also dealt with migraines from a concussion and knee problems. He posted a fan thank-you on Instagram. The Mets collapsed from early-season dominance to missing the postseason, prompting expected roster moves by David Stearns.
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