Manager Carlos Mendoza keeps Marte updated with refreshing transparency: “He wants to be here and we want him here.”

Starling Marte appreciates the transparency he received from the Mets as they essentially recruited over him this offseason.

Nolan Arenado and Starling Marte are in similar situations during spring training. However, the Mets outfielder has chosen a different approach than the Cardinals star regarding trade rumors.

He’s informed José Buttó, a natural starter, that he’ll be working out of the bullpen this season and told Tylor Megill, who’s in his fourth spring training with the team, that he’ll be fighting for the final spot in the rotation.

A banner offseason for the New York Mets is nearing a close, but that doesn't mean the additions have to stop. The Mets added superstar outfielder Juan Soto while bringing back All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso and workhorse starting pitcher Sean Manaea.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is a "major advocate" for veteran outfielder Starling Marte remaining with the team and not being included in a trade this spring. Marte, 36, has been reported to be offered in trade discussions ever since the club signed outfielder Juan Soto,

Veteran Starling Marte will have to get used to a new role, but it doesn't seem to bother him much as he continues to be a positive influence.

Now that Pete Alonso is restored to the lineup, the Mets have yet another player who, barring injury, will play every day. That takes away opportunities from some of their veterans, including one they're paying $20.