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“Rays have that in Yandy Díaz” – MLB insider makes case for Rays to pursue Ketel Marte amid Diamondbacks tensions

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By Kaushani Chatterjee · Sportskeeda

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:33 AM

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Bob Nightengale proposed that the Tampa Bay Rays could pursue a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte.
Nightengale argued Yandy Diaz provides the veteran clubhouse leadership required to integrate Marte effectively.
Any proposed trade is complicated by Marte's full no-trade clause and remaining five-year, $87.5 million contract.

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MLB insider Bob Nightengale suggested on Foul Territory that the Tampa Bay Rays could pursue a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte this winter. Nightengale argued that Arizona would be more motivated to trade Marte at a lower asking price and pointed to veteran Yandy Diaz as the strong clubhouse presence needed to manage Marte.

However, any potential permanent trade faces significant obstacles, as Marte holds a full no-trade clause and is owed $87.5 million over five years. Analysts note that lingering clubhouse issues, including an unexcused absence in August, alongside an impending collective bargaining agreement expiration, make any trade difficult to complete.

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