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Marte started at second base, batted second and went 1-for-4 in Thursday's spring training game against Milwaukee.

Marte, who had been dealing with left-eye irritation, delivered his first base hit of the Cactus League in what was his first appearance in the field. As expected, he played second base and batted in the top third of the order. Injuries have been his biggest concern in recent years, particularly the nettlesome hamstrings that limited him to 90 games in 2021. That followed back and wrist injuries the previous two seasons. Marte told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic that he hopes focusing on second base, which puts less stress on his body than playing center field, will keep him healthy this season.

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