{"id":400458,"date":"2025-11-24T03:19:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T03:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/400458\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T03:19:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T03:19:20","slug":"mlb-trade-rumors-seattle-mariners-probably-eyeing-150-million-arizona-diamondbacks-all-star-in-a-blockbuster-trade-to-bolster-title-chances-mlb-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/400458\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB trade rumors: Seattle Mariners probably eyeing $150 million Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star in a blockbuster trade to bolster title chances | MLB News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MLBSeattle Mariners (Image via Getty) The Seattle Mariners came painfully close to reaching their first-ever World Series last season, falling just short in Game Seven of the ALCS. That narrow miss has created an offseason urgency, and one major trade prediction points to a high-impact offensive upgrade. According to Bleacher Report writer Zachary D. Rymer, Seattle is the top landing spot for Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte, a three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger with $150 million remaining on his contract.Rymer believes Seattle is in a prime position to take advantage of Arizona\u2019s potential willingness to move their star infielder, making Marte a realistic and significant upgrade over Leo Rivas heading into 2026.<\/p>\n

Why Ketel Marte Is a Top Trade Fit for Seattle<\/p>\n

Ketel Marte\u2019s 2025 season was one of the strongest of his career. His combination of contact hitting, power, and on-base ability makes him an ideal addition to a Mariners offense that already features Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodr\u00edguez, Josh Naylor, and Randy Arozarena.Here is a quick look at Marte\u2019s most recent season:<\/p>\n

Marte\u2019s 2025 Offensive Production<\/p>\n

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Ketel Marte of Arizona Diamondbacks (Image via Getty)<\/p>\n\nCategory<\/td>\nStat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Batting Average<\/td>\n .283<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n On-Base Percentage<\/td>\n .376<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Slugging Percentage<\/td>\n .517<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n OPS<\/td>\n .893<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Home Runs<\/td>\n 28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Doubles<\/td>\n 28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n RBI<\/td>\n 72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Games<\/td>\n 126<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Adding a switch-hitting star of this caliber would give the Seattle Mariners one of the most complete lineups in the American League.<\/p>\n

What the Diamondbacks Want – And Why Seattle Can Offer It<\/p>\n

Rymer noted that the Diamondbacks are in a position where Marte might be more valuable as a trade asset than as a roster piece moving forward. In his original piece, Rymer wrote: \u201cThough he\u2019s a three-time All-Star and back-to-back Silver Slugger winner, it came out this summer that Marte had rankled his teammates with his approach to taking days off. He also just plain represents a sell-high candidate, as he\u2019s 32 years old and is about to gain 10-and-5 rights next April. The ideal trade for the D-backs is one that would bring back established or MLB-ready talent for a rotation that badly needs help, plus a right-handed bat who could play one of the corner infield spots\u2026Prediction: Traded to Mariners.\u201d (H\/t: Sporting News)This assessment lines up with what both teams need.Pointers explaining the matchup:\u2022 Arizona needs pitching, and Seattle\u2019s depth on the mound is one of the strongest in the league\u2022 Seattle needs more offense, particularly consistency and postseason reliability\u2022 Arizona has shown openness to moving Marte due to clubhouse concerns and timing before his 10-and-5 rights\u2022 Seattle has young arms and MLB-ready players who fit Arizona\u2019s wishlist<\/p>\n

The Homecoming Angle: Marte\u2019s Mariners Roots<\/p>\n

This potential trade is more than just a roster upgrade – it would also be a return to where Marte\u2019s MLB journey began. The Seattle Mariners originally signed him as an international free agent in 2010, and he played two seasons in Seattle before being traded to Arizona. Bringing him back now would give the franchise an opportunity to correct a move they\u2019ve long been criticized for.<\/p>\n

Marte\u2019s Career Path<\/p>\n\nYear<\/td>\nTeam<\/td>\nNotes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 2010<\/td>\n Mariners<\/td>\n Signed as international free agent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 2015\u20132016<\/td>\n Mariners<\/td>\n MLB debut and early development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 2017\u2013Present<\/td>\n Diamondbacks<\/td>\n Breakout years, 3\u00d7 All-Star, 2\u00d7 Silver Slugger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n 2026?<\/td>\n Mariners (Projected)<\/td>\n Predicted blockbuster trade return<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Why This Move Could Push Seattle Into the World Series<\/p>\n

Seattle\u2019s pitching remains one of the most complete staffs in baseball, but the postseason exposed their need for one more middle-of-the-order force. A lineup featuring Rodr\u00edguez, Raleigh, Arozarena, Naylor, and potentially Marte could finally give the Seattle Mariners the offensive depth required to break through and capture the American League pennant.With Leo Rivas projected to be replaced and Seattle searching for a proven star, a Marte reunion checks every box: need, fit, upside, and timing.Also read: MLB trade rumors: New York Yankees predicted to cut ties with power duo after blockbuster $165 million signing ahead of trade deadline<\/a>If the Seattle Mariners make this move, they won\u2019t just be fixing an old mistake – they might be securing the final piece that takes them to the World Series for the first time in franchise history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Seattle Mariners (Image via Getty) The Seattle Mariners came painfully close to reaching their first-ever World Series last…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":400459,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[1279,14502,1266,56839,1288,62,67,132,68,25454],"class_list":{"0":"post-400458","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mlb","8":"tag-arizona-diamondbacks","9":"tag-ketel-marte","10":"tag-mlb","11":"tag-mlb-trade-rumors","12":"tag-seattle-mariners","13":"tag-sports","14":"tag-united-states","15":"tag-unitedstates","16":"tag-us","17":"tag-world-series"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115602520595897121","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/400458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=400458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/400458\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/400459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=400458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=400458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=400458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}