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\n <\/a><\/div>\nFebruary 28, 2026<\/span><\/p>\nThe Kansas City Royals are talking to free-agent outfielder\/designated hitter Starling Marte<\/a> about a possible deal, according to Jon Heyman of the celebrity.land. If Marte were to land in Kansas City, he’d be a right-handed option in the outfield to face left-handers and give either Jac Caglianone<\/a> or Kyle Isbel<\/a> a day off. The 37-year-old Dominican veteran is better suited to be a full-time designated hitter at this point in his career, though. Injuries have been an issue for Marte, who is nearing the end of what has been a very successful 14-year career in the big leagues. Marte hasn’t played over 98 games in each of the last three seasons with the Mets, although he was an All-Star for the second time in his career in 2022. He has always made a lot of contact and has six seasons of 30-plus steals, but he can’t be counted on for much power or speed at this point in his career with limited playing time.—Keith Hernandez<\/a><\/i><\/span>
Source: celebrity.land – Jon Heyman<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div><\/div>\n
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