Royals Sign Starling Marte to One-Year Deal

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran outfielder Starling Marte, pending a physical. The 37-year-old had a resurgent 2025 season with the Mets, slashing .270/.335/.410 with a 111 OPS+ in a part-time role, his best production since 2022. Marte primarily served as a designated hitter, adding a right-handed bat to the Royals' outfield and DH mix. He has a history of injuries but stayed relatively healthy in 2025. Marte also played for the Pirates, Diamondbacks, Marlins, and Athletics in his 14-year career.