Ketel Marte Emerges as Prime Trade Target for Red Sox, Mariners, and Tigers

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is a prime trade candidate, offering a star switch-hitter in his prime on a team-friendly contract ($92 million over five seasons, 2031 player option). The two-time Silver Slugger, who posted 10 DRS at second base in 2024 and has a career 121 OPS+, can also play shortstop and center field. Following Arizona's disappointing season, Marte is drawing interest from playoff-caliber teams. The Boston Red Sox see him as a veteran complement, potentially offering Mikey Romero, Hunter Dobbins, and Jhostynxon Garcia. The Seattle Mariners, Marte's original team, could offer Cole Young and Emerson Hancock for a permanent second base solution, despite possibly prioritizing current infielders. The Detroit Tigers view Marte as an offensive upgrade over Gleyber Torres, potentially trading Max Clark and Colt Keith to bolster their World Series contention. Marte's clutch 2023 postseason performance (2 HR, 11 RBIs, .329/.380/.534 in 17 games) highlights his value.