The Arizona Diamondbacks have kept the best second baseman in baseball in the desert for some time to come, as Ketel Marte has signed a contract extension through 2031. The extension is worth a total of $116.5 million and when deep diving through all of it, $64 million of that is new money into Marte’s pocket. Another tidbit into this contract, is that there is a player option for one additional year, but it will include $46 million in deferred money.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!D-backs, 2B Ketel Marte reportedly agree to 6-year extension, per multiple reports including @MLBNetwork insider @JonHeyman. pic.twitter.com/n9bu6anzVD
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Ketel Marte, has been with the D-Backs for almost a decade, as Arizona traded for him in 2016 giving up the assets of Jean Segura, Mitch Haniger, and Zac Curtis. Marte has been a face of the franchise ever since, as he walks the walk and talks the talk. Marte was top five in MVP voting in 2019 and 2024.
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte (4) signals to his teammates after his double during their Opening Day game against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on March 27, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
In the last two seasons, Ketel Marte took home the NLCS MVP, and continued his hot streak into 2024. Marte was on fire as he hit .292/.372/.570 over 504 at-bats including a .932 OPS. It was also a career year for him in multiple categories, as he hit 36 home runs and 95 RBI’s. Not only was he a force at the plate and in MVP contention, his talents landed him an MLB All-Star game appearance and a Silver Slugger award.
Mar 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA;Â Diamondbacks second base Ketel Marte (4) doubles in the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field. Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
General Manager Mike Hazen can add Ketel Marte to the long list of contract extensions he was excited to get done. Marte joins Geraldo Perdomo, Justin Martinez, and Brandon Pfaadt as the newest D-Backs to get their futures solidified.
The D-Backs have to be elated to keep their brightest star shining in the desert nights for years to come.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
