Overview

• USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported Sunday that Arizona will listen to offers for Marte this winter, a plan the club has not confirmed.
• The Arizona Republic reported teammates and staff had quietly grumbled about his requests for days off, particularly after police confirmed a high-dollar burglary at his Scottsdale home during the All-Star break.
• Marte’s agent, Charisse Dash, publicly called the rumors false, and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo delivered an emotional defense of his teammate to reporters.
• On Monday, Marte told reporters his focus is playing hard and managing rest to stay healthy, and manager Torey Lovullo praised his commitment and urged a return to on-field focus.
• Under a six-year, $116.5 million extension signed in April, Marte is delivering an elite season (about .297 with 23 home runs and a ~.952 OPS), fueling his trade value and a wave of speculative landing-spot lists.