Marte (illness) has progressed to hitting in a cage and throwing, but it is unknown whether he will be ready to play when he comes off the DL on Thursday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Manager Scott Servais says that Marte is coming along better than expected and it appears the shortstop is well on his way to a full recovery. Nonetheless, expectations for his return should be tempered. The 22-year-old has lost a bit of strength from the mono and it's likely he will be eased back into the starting role when he comes back. Marte's bat is needed, Seattle shortstops are hitting just over .200 in his absence.