"Marte has garnered industry-wide interest over the last few months as his name has been mentioned repeatedly in trade circles. However, the 32-year-old second baseman - who has $102.5 million remaining on his team-friendly seven-year contract, which includes $41 million in salary deferrals - can somewhat control his future thanks to his five-team no-trade clause. Among those featured on that list, per Rosenthal's report, are the Yankees, as well as the Athletics, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, and St. Louis Cardinals."
"Marte's limited no-trade clause will convert to a full no-trade clause next season once he earns 10-and-5 rights (10 years of MLB service time and five consecutive seasons with the same franchise). It's worth noting that Marte could agree to waive his limited no-trade clause - or his full no-trade if he reaches that status - to help facilitate a deal with any of those five teams."
"That's why many well-informed executives around the sport believe that if the D-backs plan to move Marte, now is the most opportune time to do so. While the D-backs have bolstered their 2026 rotation in recent days, re-signing Merrill Kelly and taking a flyer on Calgary, Alb., native Michael Soroka in free agency, Rosenthal reports they're still seeking pitching upgrades in return for Marte's services."
Ketel Marte has attracted significant trade interest while remaining under a team-friendly seven-year contract with $102.5 million owed, including $41 million in deferred salary. He holds a limited five-team no-trade clause naming the Yankees, Athletics, Giants, Pirates, and Cardinals that will convert to a full no-trade once he obtains 10-and-5 rights (10 years’ service and five consecutive seasons with one club). That timeline creates a narrow window for the Diamondbacks to trade him. Marte could waive the clause for select destinations but could demand concessions such as converting deferred salary into a signing bonus or adding contract years. Arizona continues to seek pitching in return despite adding Merrill Kelly and Michael Soroka.
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