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When Starling Marte joined the Mets on a four year, $78 million deal, it was to be somewhat expected that the backend of that contract wouldn’t be quite as appealing as the front end.

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.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 22

Mets' Aging Former All-Star Should Be Bargain-Bin Target For Royals

As free agency approaches, we'll undoubtedly examine many potential fits for the Kansas City Royals to improve their offense. Because they're historically not the type of franchise to go around throwing hundreds of millions of dollars at Kyle Tucker, we should be realistic about the caliber of bats the Royals can likely attain.

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 22

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21

Previewing the 2025-26 free-agent class: Designated hitter

MLBTR continues its position-by-position look at the upcoming free agent class. Before we move on to the pitching, we’ll wrap up the offensive group by looking at the designated hitters.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 2

Starling Marte sends message to Mets ahead of free agency

Changes will be coming to the New York Mets this offseason after the team with the second-highest payroll in baseball failed to make the postseason in 2025.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3

Mets Notes: Senga, Taylor, Marte

The Mets’ rotation has gotten a huge helping hand from rookies Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong over the past few weeks, which has helped paper over a series of underwhelming performances from the veterans who were expected to hold down key roles.

New York Mets News / Stadium Rant / August 27

Awesome Alonso Leads Mets To Thrilling 6-5 Victory! More To Come?

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Athletics News / Fastball on SI / August 24

New York Mets' Starling Marte Stands Alongside Hall of Famer in History After Big Game

The New York Mets moved to 69-60 on the season with a 9-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night at Truist Park. New York is now 2.5 games ahead

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / July 30

All-Star Form Returning? Mets Veteran Could Be the Answer They Needed

As the MLB trade deadline nears, the New York Mets are starting to turn the corner. Even with the series loss against the San Diego Padres, the offense and some pitching haven’t looked half bad.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Starling Marte Drawing Trade Interest

With two hits in the Mets’ 5-3 win over the Giants tonight, Starling Marte is now slashing .289/.372/.416 over an even 200 plate appearances this season,

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

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.

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / July 22

Mets reinstate DH/OF Starling Marte from injured list

The New York Mets reinstated designated hitter/outfielder Starling Marte from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. It was one of seven transactions announced prior to Tuesday night's home game against the Los Angeles Angels.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / July 8

Mets place OF Starling Marte (knee) on IL amid series of moves

The New York Mets placed outfielder Starling Marte on the injured list Tuesday with a bruise to his right knee, while outfielder Jesse Winker was activated from the 60-day IL.

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

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

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 23

Watch: Mets stay hot with thrilling home win vs. Phillies

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 23

Starling Marte helps Mets rally past Phillies, cap 7-0 homestand

Starling Marte hit the walk-off RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning, helping the New York Mets complete a perfect homestand with a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Mets’ $78 Million All-Star Sends Clear Message Amid Reduced Playing Time

Veteran New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte always knew his role would look different this year, especially after the team tried trading him over the offseason.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 4

Mets, Royals discussed Starling Marte earlier this offseason

The Royals showed interest in Starling Marte earlier in the offseason, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Those talks obviously didn’t produce a deal, but Sherman adds that Kansas City hasn’t completely closed the door on the possibility.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 16

Starling Marte discusses trade talks, bench role

Reports surfaced back in December that the Mets were looking into the possibility of a Starling Marte trade, and were willing to eat some of Marte’s $19.5MM salary.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 17

Mets struggling to dump $19 million outfielder

The Mets are facing a familiar crossroads as they attempt to rework their roster for 2025, and part of that process includes finding a new home for veteran outfielder Starling Marte.

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

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

The Mets are open to paying down part of Starling Marte’s contract to facilitate a trade.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / October 14, 2024

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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.