Starling Marte is set to return to the New York Mets' lineup on Tuesday after battling a bruised knee, leading to Jared Young losing his big league roster spot.

With less than two weeks before the trade deadline, the New York Mets are drawing praise from rival executives for the strides their farm system has made.

The New York Mets have an opportunity to set the tone for the entire trade deadline. With a few obvious needs, the Mets have the prospect capital and financial might to get the best players available at multiple positions.

The Mets' recent struggles on the mound and at key lineup spots highlight their need for a power bat like Mike Trout, with trade speculation heating up ahead of the deadline.

Outfielder Starling Marte, who has been sidelined for two weeks due to a right knee bruise, will skip a minor league rehab assignment and return directly to the Mets’ active roster. In a corresponding move, Jared Young has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.