Overview
- Arizona left Orlando with Ketel Marte still on the roster as interest increased during the Winter Meetings.
- Mike Hazen said the odds remain against a trade but confirmed ongoing discussions with multiple clubs.
- Talks with the Rays included pitching-focused scenarios featuring Shane Baz and Ryan Pepiot, according to league sources, with no agreement close.
- The Diamondbacks are centering conversations on acquiring starting pitching and have agreed to terms with right-hander Michael Soroka to join the rotation once official.
- Reported fits include the Red Sox, Mariners, and Blue Jays, with Marte’s 2025 All-Star season and 28 home runs reinforcing his status as a top trade asset while Arizona navigates injury-driven payroll strain.