New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte could have used the spring as an audition for other teams. Instead, the two-time All-Star remains out with lingering right knee soreness. Marte missed two months with the ailment last season and hit only .

Starling Marte is still drawing interest from the Kansas City Royals, despite a trade for the outfielder falling through during the offseason.

The Royals showed interest in Starling Marte earlier in the offseason, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Those

Could it be? Are the New York Mets about to have an even more clogged IL? Starling Marte is expected to be ready for the start of the season, but we know better

One of those outfielders, Starling Marte, could be on the move soon — if the Mets can negotiate a deal with the Kansas City Royals. The Royals had expressed interest in Marte earlier this winter, according to Joel Sherman of The New York Post,

Marte (knee) has yet to appear in a Grapefruit League game, but the Mets aren't overly concerned about his availability for Opening Day, Tim Britton and Will Sammon of The Athletic report. "Basically,

A proposed New York Yankees and New York Mets trade would replace Jasson Dominguez with Starling Marte in the outfield.

The Kansas City Royals have 'not completely closed the door' on trading for Starling Marte to fill their need for a veteran bat.

The New York Mets trading for Alexander Canario makes a lot more sense given the latest Starling Marte injury update.

First spring game coming soon

While Marte was available during the Mets' playoff run last fall, DiComo notes that he's been battling soreness in his right knee off and on since at least last summer. In an effort to preserve Marte's health heading into the start of the season,