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Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks Agree to Six-Year, $116.5M Extension Through 2031

The deal restructures Marte's previous contract, adds $64 million in guaranteed money, and underscores Arizona's commitment to building a competitive roster.

Overview

  • The Arizona Diamondbacks and All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte have agreed to a six-year, $116.5 million contract extension, confirmed by multiple reports but not yet officially announced by the team.
  • The new deal replaces Marte's 2022 five-year, $76 million contract and guarantees an additional $64 million, running through 2030 with a player option for 2031.
  • Marte's extension includes deferred payments totaling $46 million and incentives that could increase the deal's value to $149.5 million.
  • Marte, 31, is coming off a career-best season in 2024, where he finished third in NL MVP voting with 36 home runs, 95 RBIs, and a .932 OPS.
  • This extension is part of the Diamondbacks' broader strategy to secure core players, following recent deals for Brandon Pfaadt, Geraldo Perdomo, and Justin Martinez, as the team enters 2025 with a record payroll and heightened playoff aspirations.