"Ketel Marte's name continues to pop up on the offseason rumor mill as teams check in with the D-backs on the star second baseman. Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen has already plainly indicated that a trade is "unlikely," and reports out of Arizona generally suggest that the Snakes are loath to part with Marte but will at least hear interested parties out as a matter of due diligence."
"MLB Network's Jon Morosi, playing up the chances of a trade in a recent on-air segment, noted that the Phillies and Blue Jays are among the teams that have contacted the D-backs about Marte. That clearly doesn't indicate anything is close, nor does it suggest that Marte specifically is a top target for either party. Nevertheless, it's of modest note that they've at least gauged Marte's availability and perhaps put out some feelers on the potential cost of acquisition."
"The Phillies are largely set in the infield, with Bryce Harper at first base, Bryson Stott at second base, Trea Turner at shortstop and at third base (though Bohm is once again an offseason trade candidate himself). Marte has plenty of experience in the outfield, which is a more prominent area of need for the Phils, but he graded poorly as a center fielder over 1292 innings there earlier in his career (-11 Defensive Runs Saved, -7 Outs Above Average)."
The Diamondbacks have received trade inquiries on Ketel Marte from roughly a quarter of MLB teams, though the organization considers a trade unlikely while conducting due diligence. The Phillies and Blue Jays are among clubs that have checked in about Marte. Philadelphia's infield is largely settled, and the team has greater needs in the outfield, where Marte has experience despite poor center-field metrics earlier in his career (-11 DRS, -7 OAA over 1,292 innings). Marte's sprint speed has declined to the 29th percentile entering his age-32 season. The primary attraction remains his switch-hitting offense and consistent bat.
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