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The Royals moved on from veteran outfielder Starling Marte, per his MLB.com transactions tracker. Marte’s release comes after he was designated for assignment on Monday.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 17

2026 Transactions: Morel Up with Mets, Royals DFA Marte

After Christopher Morel tore through Triple-A, the Mets will give the infielder another shot at big-league pitching. In other related news, former Met Starling Marte was one of several players designated for assignment on August 17.

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Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / August 17

Royals move on from Starling Marte

The Kansas City Royals took a low-cost flier that Starling Marte could help improve their lineup in 2026.

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Royals throttle Cardinals but lose Bobby Witt Jr. to concerning injury

Bobby Witt Jr. homered and was one of seven Kansas City players with at least two hits -- but later exited with right knee discomfort.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / June 7

Starling Marte's blast helps Royals hold off Twins

Starling Marte belted a three-run shot for his first home run of the season, and the Kansas City Royals held on for a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 14

Kansas City Royals’ $1 Million Free Agency Signing May Already Be Paying Off

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 3

Royals' New Addition Shares Big Goals for 2026

The Kansas City Royals bolstered their outfield depth with a key signing over the weekend, as they added veteran outfielder Starling Marte on a one-year, $1 million contract for the 2026 season.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 3

Royals Designate Veteran Outfielder for Assignment Amid Roster Moves

The Kansas City Royals on Monday officially signed outfielder Starling Marte, adding depth to both the outfield and their right-handed hitting options.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 2

Royals Should Have One More Move Up Their Sleeve After Starling Marte

The Kansas City Royals made what could be their final move of the offseason on Saturday, signing veteran outfielder Starling Marte to a one-year contract.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 2

Why Ex-Mets Starling Marte Became Royals Target, Per Insider

Free-agent signings at the end of February are pretty rare, but the Royals managed to land Major League Baseball's active career stolen base leader. According to multiple reports, the Royals finalized a one-year, major league contract with former New York Mets All-Star Starling Marte on Saturday.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 1

Royals Sign Former Mets All-Star Slugger In Free Agency

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.

MLB News / Dose.ca / February 28

MLB in brief: Starling Marte in Kansas City | Shohei Ohtani is happy

This is a Major League contract. He pitched four solid innings with good velocity today. And with good reason. Representing his country moves him deeply.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 28

Royals continue outfield revamp with Starling Marte

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 20

Starling Marte Predicted to Join NL East Club

One of the best remaining free agent hitters in the market is former New York Mets outfielder and DH, Starling Marte. On the one hand, it's strange to see Marte still available.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 13

Mets News & Buzz: Mets want Kyle Tucker and are offering a high AAV deal, Why Starling Marte still matters, more

The New York Mets don’t want to offer Kyle Tucker a nine or ten-year deal, but they do have a tempting offer of between $40 and $50 million per season, according to recent reports.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 9

Source: Mets and Starling Marte have mutual interest in reunion

ORLANDO - The New York Mets could potentially re-sign a familiar face this offseason. Sources indicate there is mutual interest in a reunion between the Mets and free agent outfielder/DH Starling Marte.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 25, 2025

Teams reportedly asking Mets about Starling Marte in trade talks

Less than a week remains before the trade deadline, and while the New York Mets are considered buyers, one of their veterans is also drawing interest on the market.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 6, 2025

Mets’ Starling Marte ‘not really worried’ about apparent knee issue

During the ninth inning of the New York Mets' eventual 6-4 loss to the New York Yankees on Sunday, there was a notable injury scare from one of their veteran players.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 27, 2025

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11, 2024

Insiders reveal how far Mets are willing to go to facilitate Starling Marte trade

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New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / July 17, 2024

Two former Mets could be viable trade targets amid Starling Marte injury news

Now that the New York Mets will be without star outfielder Starling Marte for what could be a lengthy period of time due to a bone bruise in his right knee, the franchise may want to explore bringing back one of their former players on a rental to spell for him.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / June 17, 2024

The Mets have a Starling Marte problem

The Mets are heating up. The blue and orange have won five games in a row and have begun to climb out of the hole they dug earlier this season. They now sit just four games under .500 (33-37) and, thanks to a weak National League, are just 1.5 games out of the final wild-card spot.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / June 9, 2024