As Mike Puma of the New York Post reports, Mets outfielder Starling Marte is expected to begin taking batting practice in the coming days.
Marte, who signed a four-year, $78 million contract with New York this offseason, has been limited in the early portions of spring training by a sore oblique.
Fortunately, the veteran is not dealing with any structural damage as recent X-rays came back negative. Speaking with reporters, manager Buck Showalter said he expects Marte to return to the field shortly and be in the lineup come Opening Day.