Ketel Marte: The Dominican in the Sights of Several MLB Teams
The Dominican second baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ketel Marte, remains one of the most attractive names on the trade market this offseason. Several teams have expressed interest in acquiring the three-time All-Star.
Among the interested teams, the Boston Red Sox stand out, according to reports.
The Tampa Bay Rays and the Detroit Tigers have also shown interest in the talented switch-hitter.
A player with elite numbers
Mars, 32, signed a six-season, $116.5 million extension in April, with an opt-out clause after 2030 and a player option for 2031 valued at $11.5 million. His contract, with an average annual value of $19.4 million, is considered accessible for a player who has demonstrated great performance in the last two campaigns.
- 64 home runs
- .913 OPS
- Two Silver Slugger Awards
- 10.9 WAR according to FanGraphs (ninth among position players)
- 149 wRC+ (sixth best in MLB)
Arizona will listen to offers, but the price will be high
The Diamondbacks are looking to reinforce their pitching staff and a trade for Marte could open up that possibility. General Manager Mike Hazen has stated that he is willing to listen to offers, although the organization will demand significant compensation in exchange for the Dominican.
Mars possesses rights 10 and 5, which allows it to veto any trade. This, along with the high price requested by Arizona, makes a trade this offseason unlikely.
Despite this, the interest from teams like the Red Sox, Rays, and Tigers confirms that Marte is one of the most attractive pieces available this winter.
