What was rumored during the regular season and into the postseason looks as if it is becoming a reality, as Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported in his recent column that the Arizona Diamondbacks will be “motivated” to shop second baseman Ketel Marte this offseason — a development that San Diego Padres officials and the rest of the NL West will be watching closely.
Nightengale released a column on Monday titled 10 biggest MLB hot stove questions, from top free agents to latest trade rumors.
“The Diamondbacks will ask for a lot in return, but they are definitely motivated in moving him with $71 million remaining through 2030.