PHOENIX – As the MLB trade rumors surrounding D-backs’ star Ketel Marte continue to heat up, there is now a huge addition to what might actually happen as Marte has revealed a no-trade list including five MLB clubs.
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Jun 16, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second base Ketel Marte (4) reacts after hitting a single against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Ketel Marte’s no-trade list:
Ketel Marte has five teams on his no-trade list, per @Ken_Rosenthal:
– New York Yankees
– Pittsburgh Pirates
– San Francisco Giants
– St. Louis Cardinals
– Athletics pic.twitter.com/MQK5h1cpDD— Just Baseball (@JustBB_Media) December 15, 2025
With Marte submitting a five-team no-trade list, including the Yankees, Cardinals, Giants, Athletics, and Pirates, Marte quietly reframed the entire conversation around his future with the Arizona Diamondbacks. At the surface, the list limits options. In reality, it signals that he is reading the writing on the wall. Marte wants to control his destination, and whether it’s roster volatility, rebuilding timelines, or market instability, Marte’s exclusions suggest he’s prioritizing other things. A ball club with continuity, competitive clarity, and an environment where his value isn’t transitional could be what Marte is eyeing.
Jun 9, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) hits a single during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-USA TODAY Sports at Petco Park.
From a data standpoint, Marte’s importance to Arizona is undeniable. Over the past three seasons, he’s ranked among the National League’s most productive second basemen, while being in NL MVP contention in multiple seasons during his time in AZ. His contract is team-friendly relative to market value, and trading that type of player isn’t just difficult; it’s risky.
Jun 2, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) fields the ball during the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
For Diamondbacks fans, the emotional undercurrent is obvious. Marte isn’t just production, he’s identity. He represents the bridge between rebuild and relevance, a reminder that Arizona can develop, retain, and win with its own core. Moving him would signal a massive change of focus that few fans are asking for. Nationally, the moment reflects a broader trend of top MLB stars shaping their own markets. Marte’s list provides it. He wants stability, and Arizona still has that, although it might not be enough.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
