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Miami Marlins: Is it Time to Start Worrying About a Starling Marte Extension?

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: Starling Marte #6 of the Miami Marlins reacts to getting in base against the Tampa Bay Rays at loanDepot park on April 03, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Despite the Miami Marlins current on field struggles, worry is starting to creep in about a different matter off the field.

The Miami Marlins made one big splash at the 2020 MLB Trade Deadline when they acquired OF Starling Marte in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The deal also sent LHP Caleb Smith, RHP Humberto Mejia, and a PTBNL to Arizona in return.