Rumors of a potential Ketel Marte trade have been swirling. A fresh start may be best for both Marte and the Diamondbacks. While it remains to be seen if a trade will come to fruition, Marte is reportedly available in talks.

“Yes, Ketel Marte is available in trade discussions,” Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported Wednesday.

What will the D'Backs want in return? Prospects are always enticing, but Arizona was competitive last year. The ball club may want MLB talent in return. Morosi also reported that the Diamondbacks have interest in left-handed hitters.

Marte, 33, hit .249/.316/.432 across 141 games played during the 2026 campaign. He also had a .748 OPS, 22 home runs, 31 doubles and three triples. The three-time All-Star would represent an infield upgrade for most teams around the sport.

He is under contract through 2030 and has a player option for 2031. Marte has been involved in some controversies over the years — including not showing up for a game in August of this past season. Nevertheless, Marte is a talented baseball player who should receive serious interest in trade discussions.

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The Diamondbacks have other questions to answer this offseason as well. They won 86 games in 2026 but still missed the postseason. Are they a respectable team right now? Sure, but finding a way to compete in the especially deep NL will prove to be a challenge.

It is difficult to envision the Diamondbacks entering a complete rebuild anytime soon. With that being said, their chances of reaching the World Series in the near future also appear to be slim right now.