Overview
- General manager Mike Hazen said he will "put an end to" Ketel Marte trade discussions "shortly" and told interested teams that time is running out despite no firm deadline.
- Hazen added that his gut all along was that a trade "wasn't going to happen," indicating Marte is more likely to remain with Arizona.
- Talks have not approached the Diamondbacks’ asking price, with multiple clubs linked in reporting, including the Red Sox, Mariners, Pirates, Rays, Tigers and Blue Jays.
- Arizona continues to seek controllable starting pitching and is turning attention to bullpen help and a right-handed first base/DH, with co-closers A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez sidelined after second Tommy John surgeries and Michael Soroka already signed.
- Marte is under contract through 2030 with a 2031 player option, and some outlets have noted a Jan. 10 service-time milestone that could grant him full no-trade rights as he also batted away "bad teammate" chatter with a social-media post.