Bubba Starling
CF FA
Tue 10/26/21 1:06 PM

Starling announced his retirement Tuesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 2011 fifth overall pick didn't make his MLB debut until 2019. He went on to appear in 91 major-league games in that season and the next, hitting just .204/.246/.298. He didn't appear in the majors in 2021 but did get to play for the United States Olympic team, winning a silver medal in Tokyo.

Bubba Starling
CF FA
Thu 4/1/21 1:51 PM

Starling did not make the Royals' Opening Day roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Starling was a long-shot to make the 26-man roster this year. He'll likely report to Triple-A Omaha. The 29-year-old outfielder could be in the mix for a call-up if injuries arise on the major-league roster.

Bubba Starling
CF FA
Sat 12/12/20 4:11 PM

Starling signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Starling will return to the Royals on a minor-league deal after being non-tendered by the team earlier in December. He slashed .204/.246/.298 over 91 major-league games during the past two seasons, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him get an invitation to big-league spring training in 2021.

Bubba Starling
CF FA
Wed 12/2/20 9:32 PM

Starling was non-tendered by Kansas City on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The 2011 first-round pick received his first taste of the majors over the past two seasons, but the Royals are now opting to go in a different direction. Starling enters free agency with a .204/.246/.298 slash line through his first 91 big-league contests.

Bubba Starling
CF FA
Wed 9/23/20 5:36 PM

Starling was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with right lower-back spasms.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old started the past two games but apparently tweaked his back and will now miss the rest of the season with only five games remaining. Starling finishes the 2020 campaign with a .169/.219/.237 slash line with 27 strikeouts in 64 plate appearances.

Bubba Starling
CF FA
Wed 9/9/20 1:49 PM

Starling will sit for the second straight game Wednesday against Cleveland, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Starling had started three straight games before hitting the bench on consecutive days. Edward Olivares will be the center fielder again Wednesday.

Bubba Starling
CF FA
Tue 9/8/20 2:27 PM

Starling is not in Tuesday's lineup against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
He has seen pretty steady work so far this month, hitting .313 with one home run, seven strikeouts and one walk in 16 at-bats through six games. Edward Olivares shifts from right field to center field while Nicky Lopez starts at second base and Whit Merrifield mans right field.

Bubba Starling
CF FA
Sun 9/6/20 11:27 AM

Starling went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Starling got the Royals on the scoreboard in the third inning with a big fly to left for his first home run of the campaign. The 28-year-old is hitting .250/.306/.375 with five RBI across 32 at-bats this season.

Bubba Starling
CF FA
Tue 9/1/20 4:23 PM

Starling came off the bench to deliver a pinch-hit RBI single in Monday's 2-1 win over the Indians.
EDGE Analysis
Cleveland held a 1-0 lead through seven innings, but Kansas City broke through with two runs in the bottom of the eighth to take the series opener. After Maikel Franco came through with a one-out single to tie the game, Starling sent a James Karinchak offering up the middle to score the go-ahead run. Despite coming through in the clutch, Starling is unlikely to see any meaningful increase in playing time. Since coming off the injured list Aug. 14, Starling has started once in the Royals' 16 games.

Bubba Starling
CF FA
Fri 8/14/20 6:13 PM

Starling (undisclosed) returned from the injured list Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Starling wound up missing the minimum 10 days with an unspecified injury. He'll be set to resume his fourth outfielder role upon his return. Jeison Guzman was optioned in a corresponding move.