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Royals Agree to Deal With Starling Marte Pending Physical

The 37-year-old is expected to serve as DH-focused depth following a 2025 rebound despite recent injuries.

Sep 14, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Starling Marte (6) hits a single against the Texas Rangers during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports Kansas City has an agreement with the veteran outfielder pending a physical, with the club yet to announce terms.
  • Marte produced a .270/.335/.410 line and a 111 OPS+ over 98 games for the Mets in 2025 while working mostly as a designated hitter.
  • He appeared in only 12 games in the outfield last season and is viewed as a DH-first option who could see occasional corner-outfield duty.
  • His recent years have been curtailed by double groin surgery, a knee bone bruise, migraines and a neck strain, and he has not topped 100 games in each of the past three seasons.
  • Kansas City has sought experienced depth behind Isaac Collins, Lane Thomas, Kyle Isbel and prospect Jac Caglianone, and Marte adds two All-Star selections, two Gold Gloves and the active MLB lead with 361 steals.