US EditionFormer Mets Outfielder Signs With Royals
Starling Marte, a two-time All-Star, joins the Royals to add veteran leadership and right-handed offense after a 1.0 WAR season with the Mets in 2025, team officials said.
- On Saturday, February 28th, the Kansas City Royals agreed to sign veteran outfielder Starling Marte, Mark Feinsand reported, after talks were first reported by Yancen Pujols earlier that day.
- The Mets' roster changes pushed this outcome, as they moved on from Marte after adding MJ Melendez and Mike Tauchman, while the Royals' interest dates back to last year, Joel Sherman reported.
- Statistically, Starling Marte posted a.270/.335/.410 line with a.745 OPS, nine homers, 34 RBI, and a 1.0 bWAR in 98 games last season, but has been limited by injuries including double groin surgery in 2023.
- The Royals add another right-handed hitting outfielder in Marte, providing veteran help to a roster in need of offense, though his exact role and contract specifics remain unclear.
- Beyond on-field potential, Marte's 14-year career and 2022 season, including mentoring Juan Soto, are valued by the Royals for leadership in 2026.
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Former Mets Outfielder Signs With Royals
The Royals have signed free agent outfielder and former New York Met, Starling Marte, according to MLB Network Insider and National Reporter Mark Feinsand. MLB reporter Yancen Pujols was the first to report that the Royals and Marte were holding discussions earlier in the day on Saturday, February 28th. Feinsand reports it’s a major league deal. The current contract details, including specifics, are unknown at this time.Marte (age 37), who playe…
Reports: Royals, OF Starling Marte agree to contract
Terms were not disclosed on the reported deal, which is pending a physical.Marte, 37, batted .270 with nine homers and 34 RBIs in 98 games last season with the New York Mets. He spent four seasons with the Mets after signing a four-year, $78 million contract prior to the 2022 campaign.A two-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, Marte is a .285 hitter with 163 homers, 667 RBIs and 361 stolen bases in 14 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Royals Sign Former Mets All-Star Slugger In Free Agency
Kansas City Royals (Image Credits: Imagn) Upon completing his four-year, $78 million contract with the New York Mets, Starling Marte headed into free agency at the end of the 2025 season. The 37-year-old had a diminishing presence in the Mets lineup over the past couple of years. On Saturday, the Kansas City Royals acquired Starling Marte on a one-year contract. The club has not officially announced the signing as yet. The Royals will have to cl…
Reports: Royals, OF Starling Marte agree to contract - Regional Media News
Outfielder Starling Marte agreed to a contract with the Kansas City Royals, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday. Terms were not disclosed on the reported deal, which is pending a physical. Marte, 37, batted .270 with nine homers and 34 RBIs in 98 games last season with the New York Mets. He spent four seasons with the Mets after signing a four-year, $78 million contract prior to the 2022 campaign. A two-time All-Star and two-time Gold Gl…
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