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D-Backs Poised to End Ketel Marte Trade Talks, Signaling Unlikely Deal

Arizona’s GM says a resolution is coming shortly to let the club refocus its offseason plan.

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 15: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers takes the field before the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 9: Ranger Suárez #55 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of the first inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 9, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 20: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs toward first base on his two-run double to score in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 and Ernie Clement #22 in the third inning of their MLB game against the San Francisco Giants Rogers Centre on July 20, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Mike Hazen told MLB.com that discussions made some progress but never approached Arizona’s asking price, and he has informed teams the talks will end soon.
  • Arizona wants clarity to pivot to roster work, with MLB.com reporting a focus on adding a right-handed-hitting first base/DH as a priority.
  • Marte’s appeal is enhanced by a team-friendly deal through 2030 with a 2031 option and limited no-trade protection, plus a strong 2025 season featuring 28 home runs and a .283/.376/.517 line.
  • Clubs linked to Marte included the Red Sox, Mariners, Pirates, Rays, Tigers and Blue Jays, and multiple reports suggest they would pivot to options such as Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, Brendan Donovan or Kazuma Okamoto if he stays put.
  • Tatsuya Imai’s posting window closes Jan. 2 as teams race for pitching, and top bats like Bichette, Kyle Tucker, Bregman and Cody Bellinger remain unsigned, with insiders noting short-term, opt-out-heavy deals are possible if price gaps persist.