"This isn't going to continue to linger...Again my gut this whole time was that [a trade of Marte] wasn't going to happen, and I think it seems likely that that's the case and we want to focus on other things we need to do."
"While it's not a finality it's certainly as close as you can get to closing the door on Marte becoming a member of the Blue Jays, or any other MLB team, this offseason. Of course, GM's have been known to change their minds quickly should a deal come along that blows them out of the water. The issue here is that the Diamondbacks are looking for pitching and the Blue Jays just don't seem to have the assets to meet those demands."
"They could center a trade around José Berrios, but Arizona could be worried about his health issues that arose at the end of last season. As well, they may be looking into his demeanor on how he handled his move to the bullpen and subsequent absence from the Blue Jays during the World Series. The Blue Jays could also package a trade around a number of younger players with limited MLB experience or prospects."
A trade of Ketel Marte appears unlikely this offseason, with the Diamondbacks focusing on other roster needs. That stance reduces the probability of Marte joining the Blue Jays and brings more clarity to the Blue Jays' infield outlook around Bo Bichette. The Diamondbacks prioritize acquiring pitching, creating a mismatch with the assets the Blue Jays can offer. The Blue Jays could offer José Berríos, but concerns about his late-season health issues and his handling of a bullpen transition complicate that option. Alternative packages could include younger players or prospects such as Ricky Tiedemann and Jake Bloss, but those options may not meet Arizona's pitching-centered demands. The situation remains changeable if an exceptional trade proposal appears.
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