Overview
- General manager Mike Hazen said a deal for Ketel Marte is mostly unlikely even as clubs check in during the GM Meetings.
- The front office is pursuing multiple arms for the rotation and bullpen, with payroll constraints pushing solutions toward trades over free agency.
- Rival executives believe Arizona would consider offers for Marte to secure controllable pitching, yet many teams prefer major-league-ready talent over prospects this winter.
- Marte, 32, is an elite offensive second baseman on a contract through 2030 with a 2031 player option, carrying roughly $102.5 million in remaining commitments.
- Reports have noted he is nearing 10-and-5 no-trade rights early next season, and the Diamondbacks have internal second-base options who are unproven in the majors.