Diamondbacks Weigh Trading MVP-Caliber Ketel Marte Ahead of 10-and-5 Rights

Arizona's All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte is a potential trade piece as the Diamondbacks seek young pitching. Marte, an MVP candidate and one of MLB's top 10 players, is entering the second year of a team-friendly six-year, $116.5M extension. He's consistently produced, hitting .283 with 28 HR and 72 RBI in 2025, and finishing third in NL MVP voting in 2024. The D-backs have leverage now, but Marte will gain full "10-and-5" rights in April, allowing him to veto trades. The Red Sox, Mariners, and Blue Jays are among teams linked to the impactful hitter.