Veteran outfielder Starling Marte has reached a deal with the Kansas City Royals, according to multiple reports Saturday. The 37-year-old spent the last four seasons with the New York Mets and brings 14 years of MLB experience to his new team.
Kansas City has reached an agreement with veteran outfielder Starling Marte, according to multiple reports emerging Saturday.
Financial details of the deal have not been revealed, and the agreement remains subject to Marte passing a physical examination.
The 37-year-old veteran posted a .270 batting average while contributing nine home runs and 34 RBIs across 98 games during his final season in New York. Marte concluded a four-year stint with the Mets after initially joining the organization on a four-year, $78 million deal before the 2022 season.
Throughout his 14-year major league career, the two-time All-Star and Gold Glove Award recipient has maintained a .285 batting average while accumulating 163 home runs, 667 RBIs, and 361 stolen bases. His professional journey has taken him through organizations including the Pittsburgh Pirates (2012-20), Arizona Diamondbacks (2020), Miami Marlins (2020-21), Oakland Athletics (2021), and most recently the New York Mets (2022-25).
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