The Baltimore Orioles have emerged as a potential landing spot for Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte. Insider Mike Rodriguez reported Saturday that Baltimore is among the clubs showing serious interest in acquiring the 33-year-old infielder.
“According to my sources, one of the teams most interested in acquiring second baseman Ketel Marte is the Baltimore Orioles. The team is currently in discussions with the Arizona Diamondbacks,” Rodriguez wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
The Diamondbacks are reportedly considering breaking up their core after missing the postseason for three consecutive seasons, making Marte one of the most logical trade candidates. ESPN's Alden Gonzalez indicated Friday that Arizona has not formally discussed a trade with Marte and will wait until the team receives an offer that meets its expectations before beginning those conversations.
Marte has four years and $76 million remaining on his contract and is signed through 2030, with a player option for 2031. He also secured 10-and-5 rights in April, giving him the ability to veto any proposed trade. The Diamondbacks' asking threshold is reportedly lower than it was during last offseason, when the organization could not find a suitable deal.
The Orioles have a clear reason to pursue the two-time All-Star. Their second-base production ranked among the worst in baseball in 2026, with Jackson Holliday and Jeremiah Jackson combining for a .629 OPS, a .277 on-base percentage and 17 home runs.
Marte recorded a .249/.316/.432 batting line with 22 home runs and a .748 OPS last season, despite falling short of his previous three years of MVP-caliber performance.
Article Continues BelowArizona finished with 84, 89, 80 and 86 wins over the last four seasons, reaching the World Series in 2023.
Whether Baltimore can put together an acceptable offer remains to be seen, but the Orioles are now a team to monitor as the Diamondbacks evaluate Marte's future.