Giants Eyeing Former All-Star Starling Marte to Boost Offense

The San Francisco Giants are reportedly the best fit for free agent outfielder Starling Marte to add power and depth to their lineup.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The San Francisco Giants are reportedly interested in signing former All-Star and Gold Glove outfielder Starling Marte to add more offense to their lineup. Marte, who spent the last four seasons with the New York Mets, could provide a boost against left-handed pitching and complement the Giants' current outfield of Luis Arraez, Harrison Bader, and Jung Hoo Lee.

Why it matters

The Giants struggled offensively in 2025, ranking 17th in the league in runs scored and 19th in home runs. Signing Marte could help address those issues, as he has proven to be a productive hitter throughout his career, especially against left-handed pitching.

The details

Marte, 37, hit .270 with a .410 slugging percentage and .745 OPS for the Mets in 2025. He has a strong track record against left-handed pitching, posting a .781 OPS over the last two seasons, which could help improve the Giants' .635 OPS against lefties in 2025 (29th in MLB). Marte could fill in at the corner outfield spots or serve as a designated hitter.

  • Marte is currently a free agent after spending the last four seasons with the New York Mets.
  • The Giants' starting outfield is expected to be Luis Arraez, Harrison Bader, and Jung Hoo Lee, with Bryce Eldridge as the designated hitter.

The players

Starling Marte

A 37-year-old outfielder and former two-time All-Star and Gold Glove award winner who is currently a free agent after spending the last four seasons with the New York Mets.

Tony Vitello

The manager of the San Francisco Giants.

Luis Arraez

An infielder acquired by the Giants this offseason to play second base and provide offensive production.

Harrison Bader

An outfielder acquired by the Giants this offseason to boost their outfield defense.

Jung Hoo Lee

An outfielder expected to be in the Giants' starting lineup in 2026.

Bryce Eldridge

A rookie expected to be the Giants' designated hitter in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Signing Marte may not exactly put the Giants over the hump in the National League West. It could, however, be a smart signing to help round out the team's roster.”

— Zachary Rymer, Bleacher Report Writer (Bleacher Report)

What’s next

The Giants will likely evaluate Marte's fit and potential impact on the team's offense as they finalize their roster ahead of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Giants are looking to add more offensive firepower to their lineup, and signing the veteran Starling Marte could be a smart move to boost their production, especially against left-handed pitching, and provide depth in the outfield and at designated hitter.