Starling Marte joins the Royals after spending four years with the Mets
A veteran player is making a move to a different team. Starling Marte has officially agreed to a major league contract with the Royals, as reported by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Details of the contract are still being finalized and haven’t been made public yet. Marte, who is now 37, has played with the Mets for […]
Starling Marte tagged out at home for last out as Mets suffer tough loss to Brewers
Mets Struggle Again in Close Loss to Brewers The Mets faced another tough night in Milwaukee, starting with two runs scored by the Brewers early in the game. Unfortunately, the Mets couldn’t capitalize, ending with a 3-2 loss. This marks their fifth consecutive defeat and their ninth loss in just ten games. Despite some strong […]
Starling Marte quickly adjusted after coming back from injury
Sterling Marte’s Strong Comeback with the Mets SAN FRANCISCO – Sterling Marte has contributed offensively to the Mets before an injury sidelined him in early July, but he’s found his stride since returning home. In his first week back from the injured list, the veteran DH has recorded six hits in ten at-bats, helping the […]
Starling Marte makes his first start in left field since 2017
BOSTON Sterling Marte made a return to left field on Wednesday night, a position he hadn’t played since, well, 2017. It felt a bit strange, I guess—like slipping into an old jacket that you weren’t sure you still fit into. But there he was, part of the Mets’ lineup against the Red Sox. In the […]
Mets are still hopeful for struggling Starling Marte
Carlos Mendoza expressed his commitment to giving Sterling Marte opportunities to play, even though the outfielders had been underperforming ahead of Sunday night’s matchup. Marte started the game as the designated hitter against the left-handed Max Fried from the Yankees, finishing with two hits, a strikeout, and a double. “I’ll keep giving him a chance,” […]
Starling Marte struggling in transition to part-time Mets role
Sterling Marte’s move to a new role wasn’t as seamless as he and the Mets wanted. MARTE, who has reduced to part-time status for the first time in his career, shares DH duties with Jesse Winker, but has anemia .184/.273/.316 slash line with 44 plate appearances after a 3-0 victory in the Cardinals 3-0 on […]
Mets’ Starling Marte staying ready for any outfield chances
Port St. Lucy – Sterling Marte may not receive much opportunity to play in the outfield this season, but he says he is ready for anything he needs. To that end, the veteran outfielder showed his preparations as the first right fielder in a 3-2 exhibition victory over the Cardinals at Clover Park on Friday. […]
Starling Marte could see his Mets role grow if Brandon Nimmo misses time
Port St. Lucy – The Mets' new star right fielder was home again on Friday night. Three years ago, the role was from Sterling Marte, who signed a four-year, $78 million free agent contract and played out early in the contract before the injured person hit him. Now, after he appears to have left Queens […]
Starling Marte remains intriguing trade option for AL contender
The Royals pushed to try and acquire Sterling Marte in the winter, but while Kansas City wanted to give up less arms, they couldn't find an agreement with the Mets, who were interested in rescuers such as Hunter Harvey and Angel Zelpa. However, Kansas City has not completely wiped out this possibility. The Royals wanted […]
Starling Marte’s sore knee remains problem in slow spring training ramp-up
Port St. Lucy – Don't expect to see Sterling Marte right away in the Mets' Grapefruitreeg match. Coach Carlos Mendoza said on Wednesday that Marte, who still deals with knee pain, will begin practicing live batting in March, but that will be in the backfield. “There are good days, some are not very good,” Mendoza […]