Diamondbacks Weigh Trading Ketel Marte This Offseason
Arizona is considering moving its second baseman, whose 10-and-5 rights give him veto power over any deal.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Baseball
The Diamondbacks are considering trading second baseman Ketel Marte this offseason, according to team reporting. Marte holds 10-and-5 rights, allowing him to veto any trade.
Why it matters
Hazen said the team needs to shake up a roster that has been together for a long time after coming within a game or two of the playoffs in each of the past three seasons. Marte's veto power means any move depends on his approval.
Marte is owed $89.25 million over the next five seasons, and he is under contract through 2030 with a player option for 2031. Teams have inquired about his availability, but no trade has been agreed to.
The players
Ketel Marte
Ketel Marte is a switch-hitting second baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks whose 10-and-5 rights give him veto power over trades.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Phoenix, Arizona, that compete in the National League West.
The details
Marte received 10-and-5 rights in April 2025, which allow him to veto trades. In August 2025 he failed to report to a game at Fenway Park and was placed on the restricted list before being placed on the injured list. He later met with president of baseball operations Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo and apologized to teammates.
Timeline
April 2025: Marte received 10-and-5 trade veto rights.
August 2025: Marte missed a game at Fenway Park and was placed on the restricted list.
2026 offseason: Arizona is weighing a trade of Marte this winter.
Roadmap
Marte's 10-and-5 rights follow the MLB rule that gives long-tenured veterans control over trades to their clubs. The situation shows how such protections can constrain a franchise's efforts to reshape an aging core.
Marte's status affects second base planning and any fantasy roster built around him. A trade would change the Diamondbacks' infield for next season.
The takeaway
Trade talk around established players often depends on the contract protections they hold. Marte's veto rights mean Arizona must find a deal he will accept before any move happens.
Further reading
For more on the franchise's roster moves, see Baseball coverage in Phoenix.
