Trade Candidate: Ketel Marte

The Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to explore trade options for second baseman Ketel Marte following mounting organizational tension. Marte gained full 10-and-5 no-trade protection in April, granting him complete veto power over any potential deal. Manager Torey Lovullo and managing general partner Ken Kendrick have both publicly criticized Marte's repeated unexcused absences over the past four seasons, with Kendrick openly urging the infielder to overcome consistent acts of immaturity.

MLB Trade Rumors notes that executing a trade will be complicated by Marte's full no-trade rights, declining statistics, and remaining contract. Marte is owed $87.5 million over the next five seasons following an extension signed in April 2025. While multiple clubs showed interest last winter, interested suitors may now require Arizona to absorb salary or accept lesser prospect returns after Marte posted a modest 103 wRC+ in 2026.