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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-rumors-ken-rosenthal-180-trade-ketel-marte-sign-alex-bregman');   ga('set', 'title', 'Diamondbacks rumors: Ken Rosenthal does 180 on needing to trade Ketel Marte to sign Alex Bregman');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ketel-Marte-2.jpg"><figcaption>Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Diamondbacks rumors: Ken Rosenthal does 180 on needing to trade Ketel Marte to sign Alex Bregman</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-18T08:10:28-08:00">December 18th, 8:10am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-18T08:27:45-08:00">December 18th, 8:27am</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut-based sports journalist with over five years of professional experience. After graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism, he has covered every sport from fencing to football in the online and print medium. Dan hopes to see his beloved Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/diamondbacks-rumors-arizona-a-surprise-entrant-in-alex-bregman-sweepstakes">Arizona Diamondbacks have emerged as a surprise suitor</a> for free agent third baseman Alex Bregman. However, it was originally expected that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumors-why-diamondbacks-must-trade-ketel-marte-before-signing-alex-bregman">they’d have to trade All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte</a> to make all the pieces fit.</p><p>As the Diamondbacks continue figuring out their 2026 plans, that may no longer be the case. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6899402/2025/12/18/mlb-offseason-diamondbacks-rays-cardinals-free-agency-trades/" rel="noopener">There is a situation</a> where Arizona signs Bregman and decide to retain Marte, via Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.</p><p>“A scenario exists in which the Arizona Diamondbacks would both sign free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman and keep second baseman Ketel Marte,” Rosenthal wrote. “Those two, combined with right fielder Corbin Carroll and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, would give the DBacks four of the top position players in the game.”</p><p>At the same time, Rosenthal does note that the Diamondbacks are running out of time to trade Marte if they plan on doing so. On the 10th day of the new league year, the second baseman will earn a full no-trade clause.</p><p>“Arizona owner Ken Kendrick routinely extends his payroll when he believes his team has a chance to win. Yet, even if the DBacks pull off one of their patented free-agent surprises with Bregman, keeping Marte seems unrealistic,” Rosenthal wrote. “Trading him is the best way for the DBacks to address their pitching needs, and this offseason marks their last chance to move him before losing control of the process.”</p><p>The Diamondbacks still have a serious decision to make when it comes to Marte. Due to his modest contract and years of control left, he is sure to fetch a strong return on the trade market. At the same time, the second baseman is coming off of back-to-back All-Star seasons.</p><p>Bregaman earned the third All-Star nomination of his career in 2025 after hitting .273 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs. Having him in the same lineup as Marte may be too tantalizing for Arizona to pass up to.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks rumors: Ken Rosenthal does 180 on needing to trade Ketel Marte to sign Alex Bregman

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Pittman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Diamondbacks rumors: Ken Rosenthal highlighting Alex Bregman, Corbin Burnes similarities teases potential signing</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-17T09:49:55-08:00">December 17th, 9:49am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-17T09:50:33-08:00">December 17th, 9:50am</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/diamondbacks-rumors-arizona-a-surprise-entrant-in-alex-bregman-sweepstakes">Diamondbacks being linked as a surprise team for Alex Bregman</a>, as the star is a free agent this offseason, one insider has made a connection with the team and a prior signing the ball club made last time. As the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumors-why-diamondbacks-must-trade-ketel-marte-before-signing-alex-bregman">Diamondbacks are surrounded by rumors</a> this Winter, Ken Rosenthal makes an interesting connection to the pursuit of Bregman and Corbin Burnes.</p><p>Rosenthal’s latest piece for The Athletic focuses on Arizona’s interest in Bregman, saying that a potential signing would “echo” the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6895435/2025/12/16/diamondbacks-alex-bregman-athletics-ha-seong-kim/" rel="noopener">“out-of-nowhere addition”</a> that the team did with Burnes last year. Plus, he also makes the connections that both Bregman and Burnes live in the Phoenix area, both are represented by agent Scott Boras, and both have young children.</p><p>“The signing of Bregman, which likely would be possible only if the Diamondbacks first trade second baseman Ketel Marte, would echo the DBacks’ out-of-nowhere addition of free-agent right-hander Corbin Burnes one year ago,” Rosenthal wrote.</p><p>“Bregman enjoyed playing last season for the Boston Red Sox, who remain interested in re-signing him. But Bregman, like Burnes, lives in the Phoenix area. Bregman, like Burnes, is represented by Scott Boras. Bregman, like Burnes, has young children,” Rosenthal continued.</p><p>Last season for the Boston Red Sox, Bregman hit a .273 batting average to go along with 18 home runs and 72 RBIs in 114 games.</p><p>As Rosenthal mentioned, the Diamondbacks would first need to trade Ketel Marte before thinking of signing Bregman, as the team “would lose leverage doing it the other way around,” in regards to the free agent’s average annual value. At any rate, Arizona is looking to improve after finishing with an 80-82 record in the NL West, which put them third in the division and eliminated them from playoff contention.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks rumors: Ken Rosenthal highlighting Alex Bregman, Corbin Burnes similarities teases potential signing

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-perfect-contract-offer-to-steal-alex-bregman-from-red-sox-in-free-agency');   ga('set', 'title', 'Diamondbacks’ perfect contract offer to steal Alex Bregman from Red Sox in free agency');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Diamondbacks-perfect-contract-offer-to-steal-Alex-Bregman-from-Red-Sox-in-free-agency.jpg"></figure><h1>Diamondbacks’ perfect contract offer to steal Alex Bregman from Red Sox in free agency</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-17T08:58:26-08:00">December 17th, 8:58am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-17T08:58:26-08:00">December 17th, 8:58am</time><address><a>Garrett Kerman</a>Garrett Kerman also goes by the name of The Fight Analyst. He covers all combat sports, from MMA, to boxing, to even bare-knuckle. He is also very well-versed in all American sports when it comes to news and betting analysis. Whether you want betting advice or some breaking news, Garrett is your guy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks have emerged as an <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/diamondbacks-rumors-arizona-a-surprise-entrant-in-alex-bregman-sweepstakes">unlikely player in the Alex Bregman sweepstakes</a>, marking a surprising pivot from their typical offseason approach of prioritizing starting pitching.</p><p>The D-Backs are “kicking the tires” on the possibility of acquiring the star third baseman, a move that would represent a significant statement about their competitive ambitions.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Arizona Diamondbacks have become a surprise entrant in the Alex Bregman sweepstakes and are ‘kicking the tires’ on the possibility. The Dbacks would certainly have the financial flexibility if they move 2B Ketel Marte and could move 3B Jordan Lawlar to 2B</p><p>— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/2001054801111736575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>For a franchise that just invested heavily in their rotation by bringing back Merrill Kelly on a two-year deal, pivoting to acquire a generational hitter like Bregman would require bold financial maneuvering and a commitment to winning now. The timing and opportunity feel right for Arizona to make a splash in the market and address a glaring question mark at the hot corner.​</p><p>Bregman’s free agency represents one of the most coveted opportunities in this year’s market. The 31-year-old third baseman recently opted out of his three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, walking away from $80 million over two years in hopes of landing a more lucrative long-term deal.</p><p><a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47314902/mlb-free-agency-2025-26-updated-contract-projections-tucker-bregman-bichette-bellinger">ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel projects Bregman to land a five-year, $170 million contract</a> this offseason, though some projections have climbed even higher as teams continue to bid for his services. Despite being limited to just 114 games in 2025 due to a quad strain, Bregman still managed to post a respectable 3.5 WAR with a .273 batting average and a .462 slugging percentage. With his one-year removed Gold Glove, elite on-base skills, and proven track record as one of baseball’s premier hitters, Bregman remains the crown jewel of this free agent class at his position.​</p><h2>The Diamondbacks’ Compelling Case for Alex Bregman</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Red-Sox-must-bring-back-Alex-Bregman.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>What makes this pursuit particularly intriguing is Bregman’s personal connection to Arizona. Raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bregman grew up a Diamondbacks fan, attending games during his travel baseball explorations throughout the state. In the 2015 MLB Draft, Bregman reportedly hoped to hear his name called first overall by his childhood team, only to watch them select shortstop Dansby Swanson instead.</p><p>The Astros then selected Bregman with the second overall pick, beginning his journey to stardom in Houston. Now, a decade later, Arizona has a rare opportunity to right that historical wrong and bring Bregman home—a storyline that resonates deeply with both the organization and the player himself.​</p><p>From a purely baseball standpoint, the Diamondbacks make sense as a landing spot for Bregman. The team traded away Eugenio Suárez at the deadline, leaving third base in flux. Their top prospect Jordan Lawlar struggled tremendously in his September audition, batting just .182 without a home run in 74 plate appearances and committing costly throwing errors.</p><p>The Diamondbacks lack confidence in Lawlar’s defensive capabilities at the corner, suggesting they would be open to upgrading the position. Bregman would instantly stabilize the left side of their infield and provide an immediately productive bat in the middle of their lineup.​</p><h2>Making the Math Work: The Perfect Contract</h2><p>To make Bregman a Diamondback, the front office would need to navigate significant financial constraints. Currently, RosterResource projects the D-Backs for a $171 million payroll in 2026, down from the approximately $195 million they carried into the 2025 season. Owner Ken Kendrick has already indicated that payroll will decline from 2025 levels, making a massive addition to a premium free agent challenging. However, if Arizona trades Ketel Marte and moves Lawlar to second base, they would free up approximately $15 million in 2026 salary, creating financial breathing room to pursue Bregman.​</p><p>The perfect contract to steal Bregman from Boston would be a six-year, $156 million deal with a starting annual average value of $26 million. This aggressive structure would include the following framework: Year 1-2: $30 million, Year 3-4: $26 million, Year 5-6: $22 million, with a full no-trade clause and limited opt-outs after year three. By backloading the deal with strategic deferrals—roughly $10 million deferred to the years following his contract’s expiration—Arizona could manage their immediate payroll obligations while still offering Bregman a guaranteed $166 million total compensation when accounting for signing bonuses.</p><p>This contract structure accomplishes several critical objectives for the Diamondbacks. First, it undercuts the five-year, $170 million projection while still offering more guaranteed money than Bregman received from Boston, appealing directly to his desire for long-term security. Second, the declining AAV allows Arizona to maintain flexibility in the later years of his deal, crucial for a small-market franchise navigating future financial decisions. Third, the no-trade clause respects Bregman’s star status while the limited opt-outs provide both sides with some control over the relationship’s future trajectory.​</p><p>The Diamondbacks’ interest in Bregman represents an organization willing to break from its recent blueprint to address a critical need. By trading Marte, promoting Lawlar to second base, and aggressive investing in an elite bat, Arizona could construct a contender around their young arms and a proven superstar. For Bregman, returning to Arizona to fulfill a childhood dream while joining a legitimate playoff contender offers the perfect blend of sentiment and competitive opportunity. The perfect contract exists—it’s simply a matter of whether both sides are willing to execute.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks’ perfect contract offer to steal Alex Bregman from Red Sox in free agency

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumors-why-diamondbacks-must-trade-ketel-marte-before-signing-alex-bregman');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: Why Diamondbacks must trade Ketel Marte before signing Alex Bregman');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ketel-Marte-1.jpg"><figcaption>Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>MLB rumors: Why Diamondbacks must trade Ketel Marte before signing Alex Bregman</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-17T07:29:26-08:00">December 17th, 7:29am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-17T07:29:26-08:00">December 17th, 7:29am</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/mlb-rumors-yankees-among-5-teams-ketel-marte-no-trade-list">rumors surrounding the Arizona Diamondbacks</a> this offseason, especially when it comes to star Ketel Marte, the other player that has been connected to the team has also been Alex Bregman, who played for the Boston Red Sox last season. As the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/diamondbacks-rumors-arizona-a-surprise-entrant-in-alex-bregman-sweepstakes">Diamondbacks have been labeled as a surprise team that could go after Bregman</a>, Marte plays a crucial part in the potential pursuit.</p><p>In the latest piece by Ken Rosenthal for The Athletic, he spoke about Arizona and the situation with Marte and Bregman, saying what would need to happen for the team to get who they want. Rosenthal would emphasize how the ball club would need to deal Marte before signing Bregman, as the franchise <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6895435/2025/12/16/diamondbacks-alex-bregman-athletics-ha-seong-kim/" rel="noopener">“would lose leverage doing it the other way around.”</a></p><p>“The DBacks almost certainly would need to trade Marte before signing Bregman; they would lose leverage doing it the other way around,” Rosenthal wrote. “The deferrals in Marte’s contract lower his average annual value for luxury-tax purposes to $14.6 million. Bregman likely would go for at least twice that AAV, but the Diamondbacks’ current payroll is an estimated $17 million lower than it was last season.”</p><p>“Bregman would play third base for the DBacks, with Jordan Lawlar, Blaze Alexander, and Tim Tawa becoming options at second,”  Rosenthal continued. “The required sequence of moves – trading Marte, signing Bregman – might seem far-fetched. But so did the possibility of Arizona signing Burnes a year ago.”</p><p>An interesting tidbit about this situation is that Boston has been a team that has been reportedly in the mix for Marte this offseason, though a trade wouldn’t go down since Bregman is a free agent. At any rate, it remains to be seen what happens to both Bregmand and Marte as both could see themselves in different uniforms next season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Why Diamondbacks must trade Ketel Marte before signing Alex Bregman

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-michael-soroka-2026');   ga('set', 'title', 'What Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Soroka wants to ‘prove’ in 2026');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/What-Michael-Soroka-wants-to-prove-in-2026.jpg"><figcaption>David Banks-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>What Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Soroka wants to ‘prove’ in 2026</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-16T16:11:47-08:00">December 16th, 4:11pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-16T16:11:47-08:00">December 16th, 4:11pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks entered the offseason searching for pitching stability, and expectations surrounding Mike Soroka now sit near the center of that plan. Arizona’s rotation outlook, overall pitching depth, and Soroka’s 2026 season trajectory all came into focus after the club offered the veteran a clearly defined path to start.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-mike-soroka-arizona-zac-gallen-flirts-cubs">The Diamondbacks signed Soroka</a> to a one-year, $7.5 million deal that includes incentives and a mutual option for the 2027 season. The contract reflects Arizona’s belief that Soroka can still handle a starter’s workload after several injury-disrupted seasons. More importantly, the organization committed to giving him a consistent role in the rotation rather than limiting him to a hybrid assignment.</p><p>The opportunity played a significant role in Soroka’s decision. While other teams viewed him primarily as a swingman, Arizona presented a chance to fully reestablish himself as a starting pitcher. The Diamondbacks’ rotation leans on several established arms, but the club views Soroka as a potential stabilizer if he can remain healthy across a full season.</p><p>The Foul Territory Network shared a clip on X (formerly known as Twitter) in which Soroka <a href="https://x.com/FoulTerritoryTV/status/2001059764172951845" rel="noopener">explained</a> what motivates him heading into the 2026 season and why durability has become his personal benchmark with his new club.</p><p>“I need to be able to prove to myself, not just everybody else, that I can go out there and throw 180 innings again.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michael Soroka says he would've had offers with more total value as a swingman, but he wants to bet on himself as a starter in 2026.</p><p>"I need to be able to prove to myself, not just everybody else, that I can go out there and throw 180 innings again." <a href="https://t.co/3JXl4dGuHc">pic.twitter.com/3JXl4dGuHc</a></p><p>— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/FoulTerritoryTV/status/2001059764172951845?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Soroka’s 2026 season represents a calculated gamble for both sides. He has not reached triple-digit innings since his breakout 2019 campaign, though he showed flashes of effectiveness in limited roles over the past two seasons. Arizona’s pitching depth strategy allows the team to manage risk while preserving upside.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/mlb-rumors-diamondbacks-merrill-kelly-signing-impacts-ketel-marte-trade">For the Diamondbacks</a>, this move fits a familiar pattern. Arizona has consistently targeted arms with rebound potential to support its rotation without long-term commitments. If Soroka approaches his innings goal, the Diamondbacks could uncover significant value at a modest cost.</p><p>As spring training approaches, the Diamondbacks’ rotation picture will sharpen. Whether the 28-year-old proves he can shoulder a full workload may help determine how far the Diamondbacks’ pitching staff can carry the club in 2026.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

What Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Soroka wants to ‘prove’ in 2026

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/boston-red-sox/diamondbacks-rumors-arizona-a-surprise-entrant-in-alex-bregman-sweepstakes');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: Diamondbacks a ‘surprise’ option to steal Alex Bregman from Red Sox');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Red-Sox-third-baseman-Alex-Bregman-2-stands-on-deck.jpg"><figcaption>Aug 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) stands on deck during the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>MLB rumors: Diamondbacks a ‘surprise’ option to steal Alex Bregman from Red Sox</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-16T14:42:45-08:00">December 16th, 2:42pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-17T06:53:36-08:00">December 17th, 6:53am</time><address><a>Rexwell Villas</a>Rexwell Villas is an experienced sports writer covering a variety of sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college football. He's a Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, and he claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/cubs-news-ian-happ-explains-why-alex-bregman-perfect-fit-chicagos-lineup">future of star third baseman Alex Bregman</a> remains up in the air. After exercising his early termination option with the Boston Red Sox, Bregman is back on the market looking for a new landing spot. A <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/red-sox-rumors-boston-predicted-alex-bregman-ketel-marte-trade">reunion with Boston is still a possibility</a>, but a “surprise entrant” <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/2001054801111736575" rel="noopener">has joined the picture</a>, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports.</p><p>“The Arizona Diamondbacks have become a surprise entrant in the Alex Bregman sweepstakes and are ‘kicking the tires’ on the possibility. The Dbacks would certainly have the financial flexibility if they move 2B Ketel Marte and could move 3B Jordan Lawlar to 2B,” Nightengale shared via a social media post on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>The Diamondbacks haven’t been among the trendiest names in the offseason, but this rumor gains them attention. Moreover, it can be recalled that Arizona surprised a lot of people when it managed to swoop in and win the Corbin Burnes sweepstakes in 2024.</p><p>As noted by Nightengale, the Diamondbacks have the financial legroom to make a splash on someone like Alex Bregman, who is looking for one big payday in his career. At 31 years old, Bregman may not get a contract as generous over a short period as the one he signed the last time with the Red Sox, but he may be open to a longer deal with a hefty total amount. According to Spotrac, the Diamondbacks are currently 14th in the big leagues with an active payroll of $113.758 million.</p><p>Bregman, a two-time World Series champion, hit .273/.360/.462 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs across 114 games with the Red Sox in the 2025 season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Diamondbacks a ‘surprise’ option to steal Alex Bregman from Red Sox

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Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>MLB rumors: Yankees among 5 teams on Ketel Marte’s no-trade list</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-15T07:11:31-08:00">December 15th, 7:11am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-15T07:13:19-08:00">December 15th, 7:13am</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/colinloughran">Colin Loughran</a>Colin Loughran is a NYC-based Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He has spent several years covering sports and has worked for outlets such as the New York Post, AP Radio, and FanSided. Colin is also a three-time NYSBA award winner and a proud graduate of Fordham University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-amed-rosario-reunion-2025">New York Yankees have been one of baseball’s quietest teams to begin the offseason,</a> and it does not appear as though they will be able to strike up a deal for Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte anytime soon.</p><p>According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Yankees are <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6890000/2025/12/15/royals-red-sox-mlb-free-agency-trades/" rel="noopener">one of five clubs</a> on Marte’s no-trade list.</p><p>“Marte has a five-team no-trade list – the Athletics, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Giants, and Cardinals, according to people briefed on his contract,” Rosenthal wrote. “He will gain full no-trade protection as a player with 10 years of major-league service, five consecutive with the same team, on the 10th day of the 2026 season.”</p><p>Across 126 games in 2025, Marte hit 28 home runs, recorded 72 RBIs, and posted an .893 OPS. According to Baseball Savant, he ranked in the 95th percentile in Batting Run Value and the <a href="https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/ketel-marte-606466?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb" rel="noopener">96th percentile in xBA.</a></p><p>The three-time All-Star could be dealt as Arizona attempts to upgrade both its starting rotation and bullpen. Some teams may be skeptical of making a deal due to his <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6874837/2025/12/09/mlb-trade-market-winter-meetings-ketel-marte/" rel="noopener">past clubhouse issues,</a> but <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-perfect-trade-offer-for-diamondbacks-ketel-marte">Marte’s production and contract situation could still make him highly attractive</a> to potential contenders.</p><p>“Marte, 32, is owed $102.5 million over the next six seasons, including $41 million in deferrals that do not get paid out until 10 years after the money is earned,” Rosenthal wrote. “Factoring in the deferrals, his average annual value for luxury-tax purposes is $14.6 million, making him particularly attractive to big-market teams trying to stay under certain thresholds.”</p><p>Even if the Yankees wanted to acquire Marte, it is unclear whether they would be a good fit for the 2023 NLCS MVP. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is currently slated to play second base, while Anthony Volpe and Ryan McMahon are expected to play shortstop and third base, respectively, once the team is at full strength.</p><p>The Diamondbacks could look to move on from Marte, but barring a change of heart, it is doubtful that he will end up with the Yankees.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Yankees among 5 teams on Ketel Marte’s no-trade list

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/mlb-rumors-diamondbacks-merrill-kelly-signing-impacts-ketel-marte-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: How Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly signing impacts Ketel Marte trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Merrill-Kelly_8f0911.jpg"><figcaption>Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>MLB rumors: How Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly signing impacts Ketel Marte trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-14T09:20:35-08:00">December 14th, 9:20am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-14T09:20:35-08:00">December 14th, 9:20am</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut-based sports journalist with over five years of professional experience. After graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism, he has covered every sport from fencing to football in the online and print medium. Dan hopes to see his beloved Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks got part of the band back together <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-merrill-kelly-returns-arizona-40-million-contract">when they signed Merrill Kelly to two-year, $40 million contract</a>. However, teammate <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/pittsburgh-pirates/pirates-perfect-trade-offer-for-diamondbacks-ketel-marte">Ketel Marte has seen his name continuously come up in trade rumors</a>.</p><p>While signing Kelly shows the Diamondbacks are still trying to compete, Marte’s status remains unchanged. Arizona may look at different types of prospects. But the second baseman being dealt or not <a href="https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/merrill-kelly-d-backs-contract" rel="noopener">was unaffected</a> by Kelly’s signing, via Steve Gilbert of MLB.com.</p><p>“Arizona has discussed trading All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte this offseason to help its rotation and bullpen, and sources indicated the signing of Kelly doesn’t have a big impact on that happening one way or the other,” Gilbert wrote.</p><p>With Corbin Burnes still making his way back from Tommy John surgery, Arizona needed another arm in their rotation. Kelly obviously has experience with the franchise, spending the first seven years of his career with the team. After a brief run with the Texas Rangers, Kelly is returning to the Diamondbacks’ rotation after a season in which he posted a 3.52 ERA and 167/48 K/BB ratio.</p><p>As for Marte, his status remains up in the air. Under team control through 2030 at an affordable rate, Arizona would get quite the haul back in a trade. But at the same time, Marte is a three-time All-Star, entering 2026 off of two-straight nominations. Their playoff pursuit may be more fruitful with Marte in the lineup.</p><p>Until a resolution is made, Marte’s trade rumors won’t die down. But at least the Diamondbacks will be making discussions knowing a serious pitching question has been answered.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: How Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly signing impacts Ketel Marte trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-merrill-kelly-returns-arizona-40-million-contract');   ga('set', 'title', 'Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on $40 million contract');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Merrill-Kelly.jpg"><figcaption>Jerome Miron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on $40 million contract</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-14T07:12:40-08:00">December 14th, 7:12am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-14T07:37:44-08:00">December 14th, 7:37am</time><address><a>Troy Finnegan</a>Troy Finnegan is a Senior Editor, NFL and NCAA Sports Lead at ClutchPoints. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in journalism and minors in communications and sports media, as well as a critical sports studies certificate. He has had a passion for sports his entire life, and enjoys covering and writing about all sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-rumors-what-arizona-is-looking-for-ketel-marte-trade">Arizona Diamondbacks nearly made a late push</a> to the postseason in 2025, and now they are gearing up to get back to playing October baseball once again next season. On Sunday, the Diamondbacks agreed to a <a href="https://x.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/2000215174611955771" rel="noopener">two-year, $40 million contract</a> with starting pitcher Merrill Kelly, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.</p><p>It will be a reunion for Kelly, who spent nearly seven seasons in Arizona <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/rangers-finalize-merrill-kelly-trade-with-diamondbacks">before he was traded to the Texas Rangers</a> at the trade deadline in 2025. Now, the solid starting pitcher is back after a sturdy stint with Texas during their playoff push.</p><p>Before the trade, Kelly had been one of the mainstays in the Diamondbacks’ rotation in recent years. During his six-plus seasons in Arizona, Kelly won 62 games with a very respectable 3.74 ERA while being a reliable arm, even leading the majors in starts with 33 in 2022.</p><p>Kelly’s numbers dropped off just a bit even while playing in a pitcher’s park in Texas, as he went just 3-3 with a 4.23 ERA in 10 starts while seeing his FIP jump up to 4.18. He will be hoping that this reunion with Arizona helps him get back to his old form as he heads into his age-37 season.</p><p>The veteran pitcher was excellent for the D-Backs in their run to the 2023 World Series, winning three of four starts including a shutout outing over 6 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS and a one-run effort across seven innings in Game 2 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers. Having him back in the fold will give Torey Lovullo one rock-solid option in his rotation both during the regular season and the playoffs.</p><p>Earlier this offseason, the Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year deal with right-hander Michael Soroka, so they are clearly focused on bolstering their arms before a 2026 season that projects to be another gauntlet in the NL West. Arizona might not be done, as star infielder <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/rays-rumors-ketel-marte-trade-buzz-tampa-bay-suitor">Ketel Marte has been included in trade rumors</a> and could still be moved by the time the winter is over.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on $40 million contract

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/rays-rumors-ketel-marte-trade-buzz-tampa-bay-suitor');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rays rumors: Ketel Marte trade buzz grows as Tampa Bay emerges as suitor');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rays-rumors-Ketel-Marte-trade-buzz-grows-as-Tampa-Bay-emerges-as-suitor-1.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Rays rumors: Ketel Marte trade buzz grows as Tampa Bay emerges as suitor</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-13T06:54:22-08:00">December 13th, 6:54am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-13T06:54:22-08:00">December 13th, 6:54am</time><address><a>Yasmin Edañol</a>Yasmin D.G. Edañol is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Diliman, with a background in scientific research and publishing. He brings a data-driven perspective to sports storytelling as an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints, with a focus on the NBA. Whether it's breaking down a clutch play or a stat line, he believes every great moment has a deeper layer waiting to be uncovered.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-rumors-ketel-marte-trade-motivation-exists-drama-filled-season">weighed trading Ketel Marte after a disappointing season</a>, and the silence did not last. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-rumors-why-time-is-now-to-trade-ketel-marte">Rumors are now roaring as a possible move storms</a> into MLB Free Agency, with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/mlb-rumors-red-sox-tigers-rays-among-teams-on-ketel-marte-trade-radar">Tampa Bay Rays suddenly at the center of it all</a>. This is no longer background chatter. It is loud. It is deliberate. And it is coming straight from MLB Network. When names, need, and timing collide like this, the league pays attention.</p><p>Jon Morosi <a href="https://x.com/SleeperMLB/status/1999533621896716406" rel="noopener">framed the moment clearly</a> on MLB Network. “I think the chances have increased that Ketel Marte is going to be traded, and this possibility in particular is really intriguing to me, the Tampa Bay Rays.” The interest starts with production. Marte just posted a .283/.376/.517 slash line with 28 home runs and 72 RBI. That kind of bat travels. For a Rays team that finished 77–85 and fourth in the AL East, the appeal is immediate: offense, flexibility, and impact.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Rays have emerged as a potential suitor for Ketel Marte, per <a href="https://twitter.com/jonmorosi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jonmorosi</a> </p><p>“I think the chances have increased that Ketel Marte is going to be traded, and this possibility in particular is really intriguing…"<br> <a href="https://t.co/NjedJLt2x7">pic.twitter.com/NjedJLt2x7</a></p><p>— SleeperMLB (@SleeperMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/SleeperMLB/status/1999533621896716406?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2>Why the Rays are a perfect trade partner</h2><p>Arizona’s stance has stayed consistent. If the Diamondbacks move Ketel Marte, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-rumors-what-arizona-is-looking-for-ketel-marte-trade">they want at least one, and possibly two, major league-ready starting pitchers</a>. That priority shapes every discussion and quickly narrows the list of true trade partners.</p><p>The Rays fit that demand. Industry reporting has already linked Ryan Pepiot and Shane Baz as potential return pieces, underscoring how real and advanced the framework has become. These are not lottery tickets. They are rotation-ready arms. That detail shifts the conversation from theory to action.</p><p>Precedent adds weight. The Rays and Diamondbacks have a long history of working together, built on trust and aligned roster philosophies. When stakes rise, that familiarity matters. Tampa Bay has pitching depth. Arizona needs it. The fit is direct and logical.</p><p>Context sharpens the urgency. Arizona finished 80–82, a sharp drop after its 2023 World Series run that ended against the Texas Rangers. The Rays also last reached October in 2023 and are searching for their next push. One deal could redirect both paths.</p><p>MLB Free Agency rewards teams that act before the window tightens. The Rays look positioned to strike. The only question left is timing. Does Tampa Bay move now, or does the noise get even louder?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rays rumors: Ketel Marte trade buzz grows as Tampa Bay emerges as suitor

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He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/mlb-rumors-ken-rosenthal-red-sox-3-clubs-ketel-marte-trade-mix">rumors surrounding Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte</a> and the buzz and speculation surrounding a potential move away from the team, manager Torey Lovullo has given insights into all things related to the second baseman. While the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-rumors-what-arizona-is-looking-for-ketel-marte-trade">rumors around the Diamondbacks and Marte</a> are to continue throughout the winter, Lovullo would provide a much-needed update on the relationship between the team and the player.</p><p>Speaking at the Winter Meetings, Lovullo was asked by “Foul Territory” if he had spoken with Marte regarding the relationship and the <a href="https://x.com/FoulTerritoryTV/status/1998472717192896931" rel="noopener">bevy of drama that the 32-year-old was involved in.</a></p><p>“I’ve had many conversations with him…there were some things that happened throughout the course of the year that weren’t crystal clear,” Lovullo said. “And I think all I could do at that point is create an awareness, have a conversation, and talk about what it looks like to move this ball forward so he can be a better version of himself. Yeah, he had some emotional things that he was dealing with.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"He got very private and withdrawn through that time, and I understand that. I just wish communication had been a little bit better."</p><p>Torey Lovullo said some things happened with Ketel Marte last season that weren't crystal clear, but he's learned from it for the better. <a href="https://t.co/c6rlTjyEjH">pic.twitter.com/c6rlTjyEjH</a></p><p>— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/FoulTerritoryTV/status/1998472717192896931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo on Ketel Marte’s challenging year</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ketel-Marte-on-August-15-2025.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It was no doubt a challenging season for the star, as one instance was the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-ketel-martes-home-burglarized-during-all-star-break">Diamondbacks’ second baseman in Marte, getting his house burglarized,</a> which was mentioned by Lovullo as being another difficult time for him. He would speak about wishing for better communication on both sides.</p><p>“His house gets broken into when he’s at the All-Star game and had, I don’t know, half a million, maybe a million dollars worth of stuff stolen, and those are big pills for a human being to swallow,” Lovullo said. “And he’s not exempt from the feelings that we have sitting down talking, he’s very emotional, and I’m fine with that. So we probably did need to have a different type of conversation, and he got very private and withdrawn through that time. And I understand that. I just wish communication been a little bit better, but we learn from it, and I don’t think anything like that will ever happen again.”</p><p>At any rate, it remains to be seen if Marte will get dealt or stay with Arizona.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo opens up on Ketel Marte’s season and trade rumors

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He has spent several years covering sports and has worked for outlets such as the New York Post, AP Radio, and FanSided. Colin is also a three-time NYSBA award winner and a proud graduate of Fordham University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The MLB offseason is in full swing, and one insider recently suggested that the Boston Red Sox could be interested in cutting a deal for a certain second baseman with postseason experience.</p><p>According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Red Sox are <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6874837/2025/12/09/mlb-trade-market-winter-meetings-ketel-marte/" rel="noopener">one of three teams</a> that are currently in on a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-rumors-what-arizona-is-looking-for-ketel-marte-trade">potential trade for Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Ketel Marte.</a></p><p>“The Boston Red Sox are among the teams interested in Marte, according to sources briefed on the discussions. Three unidentified clubs are also said to be in the mix. “The Diamondbacks, who agreed Monday with right-hander Mike Soroka on a one-year, $7.5 million contract, are seeking young pitching as they await the returns of staff ace Corbin Burnes and relievers A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez from Tommy John surgeries,” Rosenthal wrote.</p><p>“Trading Marte allows the Diamondbacks to clear payroll and inject talent. While they need not rush or move Marte at all, a deadline of sorts is in effect. After the tenth day of the 2026 season, Marte will gain full no-trade protection as a player with 10 years of service and five consecutive with the same club.”</p><p>Across 126 last season, Marte hit 28 home runs, collected 72 RBIs, and earned an .893 OPS. According to Baseball Savant, the 32-year-old ranked in the 95th percentile in Batting Run Value and the 96th percentile in xBA.</p><p>The Red Sox are coming off a season that saw them reach the playoffs for the first time since 2021. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/blue-jays-perfect-ketel-marte-trade-proposal-they-must-offer-diamondbacks">Adding a player of Marte’s stature</a> could help them inch closer towards becoming a true contender.</p><p>Marte was the 2023 NLCS MVP during Arizona’s run to the World Series, and it is worth wondering if he could potentially have a similar impact in Boston.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Ken Rosenthal claims Red Sox, 3 ‘unidentified clubs’ in Ketel Marte trade mix

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