The Arizona Diamondbacks have already signaled that they expect to scale back on payroll in 2026, but they may take that one step further. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the SF Giants division rivals plan to listen to offers on three-time All-Star Ketel Marte.
SF Giants division rivals could be listening to offers on star second baseman this offseason
Nightengale adds that the reasoning has to do with a character issue that has rubbed Diamondback players the wrong way.
It has been a tough season for Arizona. They entered the year with playoff aspirations, but those have been dashed, as they sit on the outside of the Wild Card race with a 60-65 record.