"'Tis the season for trade rumors, which are more fun than free agency rumors, IMO, because they're about more than just money. And here's one I didn't see coming: the Diamondbacks are reportedly open to trading all-star second baseman Ketel Marte, with the Red Sox considered to be "on the radar." The 32-year-old Marte, who has five years remaining on the six-year, $116.5 million deal he signed just last year, slashed .283/.376/.517 with 28 homers in 2025. He'd very nicely fill the Red Sox hole at second base, though the DBacks are apparently looking for "lots of pitching" in exchange. (Bob Nightengale, USA Today)"
"That deal might be a hard one for Craig Breslow to pull off considering that the Red Sox may still be looking for pitching as well. As Jake Roy mentioned this morning, we're starting to see some smoke around a trade between the Sox and Royals for Cole Ragans. Here's what our sister site says it would take to get him. Would Jarren Duran and Marcelo Mayer be too much? (Jeremy Greco, Royals Review)"
"As for free agent rumors, infielder Jorge Polanco, who slashed .265/.326/.495 with 26 homers for the Mariners, is now considered a possibility as well. (Alex Speier, Boston Globe) And while one MLB insider says the Phillies remain the favorites to re-sign slugger Kyle Shwarber, the Red Sox are still "in the mix" along with the Reds and Mets. (Jeff Passan, Threads)"
The Diamondbacks are open to trading all-star second baseman Ketel Marte, and the Red Sox are identified as a potential destination. Marte is 32, carries five years remaining on a six-year, $116.5 million contract, and slashed .283/.376/.517 with 28 homers in 2025. Arizona reportedly seeks significant pitching in return. The Red Sox are also linked to trade talks for Cole Ragans, with proposed packages including prospects such as Jarren Duran and Marcelo Mayer. Free agent infielder Jorge Polanco is under consideration. Boston remains among teams pursuing big bats like Kyle Schwarber or Pete Alonso while adding pitching and new acquisition Sonny Gray has met the media.
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