As the rumor mill begins to heat up, we see some smoke starting to develop around stars who could find themselves on the trade block. One such player is Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte, who could be on the outs in the desert thanks to his club's dire need for starting pitching and desire to shed payroll. With a surplus of starting pitchers, could he land with the Cincinnati Reds?
Marte is a big bat, and his 2026 salary is relatively affordable at $16 million, but there's a problem. The five-year, $116.5 million extension he signed earlier this season is heavily backloaded.