Pirates manager: Marte questionable Friday vs. Cubs with left elbow contusion

The injury sustained by Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte on Thursday night does not appear to be too serious, according to manager Clint Hurdle.

Marte was hit by a pitch for a league-leading 41st time, resulting in his departure from the 4-1 victory.

The 25-year-old has been on absolute fire with the stick, hitting .405 in September with two home runs and six RBI.