ATLANTA – The Mets will play shorthanded in another game against their division rivals. Starling Marte (left groin tightness) was absent from the Mets lineup for a third straight game on Tuesday against the Braves. Marte said he felt better and improved enough to take batting practice at Truist Park. But he’s still not 100 percent healthy. Marte said he likely needs one or two more days before he’s back in the Mets lineup.