Ketel Marte Top Suitors: 5 Teams Ready To Pursue The Diamondbacks Star
Ketel Marte isn’t officially on the market. Insider Bob Nightengale shared an important update on the Marte-Arizona situation, and sure, the Diamondbacks are hesitant to trade their switch-hitting All-Star. However, if Arizona does decide to shop him, the 32-year-old would instantly become the best hitter available.
With few star-level middle infielders available (Bo Bichette being the only other option via free agency), Marte’s value spikes even higher. His presence could fill a glaring hole for teams chasing playoff relevance, and execs are paying attention.
Blue Jays among teams, along with Red Sox and others, interested in D-Backs superstar Ketel Marte. Talks happening but nothing hot yet.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 8, 2025
Per MLB Trade Rumors, the Red Sox, Rays, Tigers, Pirates, and Mariners are all actively monitoring Ketel Marte. Arizona’s payroll pressures and depleted rotation, highlighted by Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly departures and Corbin Burnes’ Tommy John surgery, may push them to consider a trade.
The Pittsburgh Pirates Should Trade For Ketel Marte
The Pirates are in serious need of a jolt, and Ketel Marte could help transform the team. After a 71-91 campaign in 2025, the Bucs’ playoff drought stretches a full decade. Now, fans are itching for a team capable of contending.
The rotation isn’t the problem, though. National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes has anchored a staff that delivered in the trenches. The real issue is the run production. Pittsburgh ranked near the bottom across nearly every offensive category, leaving Skenes and the pitching staff unsupported.
Trade deadline moves didn’t help much either. Key pieces like David Bednar and Ke’Bryan Hayes departed, and attempts to land Josh Naylor fell short. Even free-agent targets like Kyle Schwarber eluded them. Now, the Pirates must find a way to pair elite pitching with the kind of middle-of-the-order pop that can push them back into contention.
Columnist Nightengale suggests the Pirates leverage their pitching depth and payroll to pursue Diamondbacks All-Star Marte.
Ketel Marte hit .283 with 28 homers and 72 RBIs in 2025, and with Boston, Tampa Bay, and Detroit also showing interest, Pittsburgh faces a key decision if they truly want to end their playoff drought before Skenes moves on.
Ketel Marte Top Suitors: 5 Teams Ready To Pursue The Diamondbacks Star
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