Starling Marte has joined the Kansas City Royals for the 2026 MLB season.

Outfielder Starling Marte and the Kansas City Royals agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract for the 2026 season. Here's a full breakdown of the incentives, p

Kansas City is bringing another veteran into the fold.

The Kansas City Royals signed two-time All-Star Starling Marte on Monday to a $1 million deal for the upcoming season, hoping that the right-handed-batting veteran can provide some help off the bench or against left-handed pitching. The Royals designated outfielder Dairon Blanco for assignment in a corresponding roster move. The 37-year-old Marte, who also can earn up to $2 million in roster and performance bonuses, has hit .285 with 163 homers, 667 RBIs and 361 stolen bases over 14 seasons with the Pirates, Diamondbacks, Marlins, Athletics and Mets.

Former New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte finally found a home as spring training got underway, as Marte agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Royals, according to a report from Jared Greenspan of MLB.com. Marie was effective offensively in a part-time role for the Mets last year, as the 37-year old veteran had his best season since 2022.

Marte provides a right-handed bat to a Royals outfield and DH mix that is mostly left-handed.

The Kansas City Royals made a move in MLB free agency.

The Kansas City Royals and right-handed outfielder Starling Marte agreed to a one-year deal on Saturday, according to reports.

Terms of the deal — which is still pending a physical — are not yet clear.