Fansided · Dec 15, 2025
Projecting Mariners' 2026 starting lineup if Ketel Marte trade rumor materializes
If the Mariners are actually able to swing a trade for Ketel Marte, what could the lineup look like?
Arizona Diamondbacks v San Diego Padres | Meg McLaughlin/GettyImagesThe Mariners are rumored to be one of the teams in the race for Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, a three-time All-Star who originally came up with Seattle. With the Mariners currently projected to start Cole Young at second base next season, let's take a look at what the lineup could look like with Marte at the keystone instead.
The Mariners' ideal 2026 starting lineup if Ketel Marte trade rumor materializes
1. Ketel Marte, 2B