Ketel Marte Subject of Mets Mock Trade Speculation as Arizona Seeks Pitching

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is the subject of offseason trade speculation as Arizona seeks controllable starting pitching. Marte produced a 133 wRC+ and 13.5 fWAR from 2024 to 2026, ranking among MLB's top hitters, despite a down 2026 season (103 wRC+) that featured an 81st-percentile .349 xwOBA. A potential mock trade highlights sending Marte to the New York Mets for right-hander Christian Scott, which would clear $12.75M in 2027 salary for Arizona while adding a premier bat to Queens.