Royals Designate 15-Year MLB Veteran for Assignment
Summary
The Kansas City Royals have removed Starling Marte, a 15-year major league veteran outfielder, from their roster. They made this move to create space for other players returning from injury and new call-ups.Key Facts
- The Royals designated Starling Marte for assignment on Monday.
- Marte is a 37-year-old outfielder with 15 years of MLB experience.
- He joined the Royals this offseason after four years with the New York Mets.
- Marte has hit .284 on average over his career, with 165 home runs and 363 stolen bases.
- The team reinstated injured players Vinny Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia to the lineup.
- They also sent Josh Rojas and Jose Cuas to their Triple-A minor league team to make room.
- Left-handed pitcher Connor Thomas was called up to the Royals with a 2.40 ERA in the minors.
- Marte’s designation gives him a chance to join another team and aim for his first World Series.
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