The Boston Red Sox have been one of the most active teams in Major League Baseball over the course of this offseason. They have made two meaningful trades in the last weeks.
First, Boston acquired starter Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals, and then showed no hesitation in letting one of their top prospects, Jhostynxon Garcia, go in a trade with the Pirates for Johan Oviedo. A new report suggests that the Red Sox have been one of the few teams to inquire about trading for Arizona Diamondbacks‘ infielder Ketel Marte.
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Could the Red Sox Trade for Ketel Marte?
According to a new report by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Red Sox are one of a new group of teams (Rays, Tigers) that have checked in with the Diamondbacks on Ketel Marte.
The Red Sox now join other big-time offseason players like the Phillies and Blue Jays in the Marte sweepstakes. Arizona has indicated that they are willing to move on from the three-time All-Star, but it will likely take a big haul.
The Diamondbacks trading Marte doesn’t mean they won’t still be competitive in 2026, as they still have Corbin Carroll and Geraldo Perdomo to build a team around.
GettyArizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte
There have also been reports from Nightengale that some members of the Diamondbacks’ clubhouse have grown frustrated with Ketel Marte’s work ethic and attitude towards the season. Marte has become one of the premier second basemen in MLB and is in the middle of a seven-year, $105 million deal.
If there’s one team in baseball that may have a ready package for Marte, it could be Boston. They have a plethora of tradeable outfielders like Wilyer Abreu and Jarren Duran, and also several starting pitchers on their depth that they could move.
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What Would Ketel Marte Bring to Boston?
Adding Ketel Marte would make the Red Sox immediately one of the top contenders in the AL, if they aren’t already.
As noted, either Abreu or Jarren Duran could be the most attractive pieces for Arizona in a potential deal. The Diamondbacks would also likely want to add a prospect or two. In total, it would likely cost the Red Sox three or more total players to get a deal done.
However, Marte could be well worth it if acquired. He finished top-3 in NL MVP voting last season, and has 89 home runs since 2023.
He’s a back-to-back All-Star selection and has posted an OPS+ of 154 and 145 in the last two seasons. An impressive mark for a second baseman, who also happens to be a switch-hitter.
As MLB’s winter meetings are getting started, it will be interesting to see what rumors surround Ketel Marte and his trade market.
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