The Arizona Diamondbacks are entering the offseason like Vecna creeping through the shadows, scheming, and ready to strike where it hurts most. Big spending last winter. No playoff ticket. A rotation leaking innings before Opening Day 2026 even arrives. And with Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly gone, plus Corbin Burnes sidelined, the hunt for pitching has become the franchise’s entire personality.

That’s why every conversation in Arizona right now seems to orbit around one name: Ketel Marte, whose $71M rumoredly sets a clear path for a possible trade. So, the All-Star second baseman remains the club’s most valuable chip. Additionally, as the stove heats up, his situation has begun drawing attention from offices in Boston, Detroit, and Tampa.

According to Bob Nightengale’s December 2 report,

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