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,

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.

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.

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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.

Reports surfaced back in December that the Mets were looking into the possibility of a Starling Marte trade, and were willing to eat some of Marte’s $19.5MM salary.