New trade intel from MLB insider Mark Feinsand indicates that the Boston Red Sox are the front-runners to trade for Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte.
Feinsand appeared on MLB Network on Tuesday and revealed that Boston is at the front of the line to acquire Marte.
“I think the Red Sox are the number one team in on him,” Feinsand said.
“They’ve been looking for an answer at second base for years, right? Probably since Dustin Pedroia retired. They thought Kristian Campbell might be the answer. Now they’re not so sure.”
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“(Marte is a) reasonable contract … the Red Sox have young pitching. That’s what Arizona is likely looking for in a return. We’ve seen them strike out on some higher-priced pitching contracts in the past, and right now, I think the idea of bringing in young, controllable arms is one of the few things you would do if you were going to trade a guy like Ketel Marte.”
“So the Red Sox seem to match up,” Feinsand continued. “They have a need for him. He’s not on their no-trade list.”
Marte had another really solid campaign for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2025. Playing in 126 games at age 31, the switch-hitting second baseman batted .283 with a .376 on-base percentage and .517 slugging percentage, hitting 28 home runs and driving in 72 runs. His performance earned him a third All-Star selection and a National League Silver Slugger Award, while he also landed on the All-MLB team.
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Over his 11-year MLB career, which began with the Seattle Mariners in 2015 before a trade to Arizona, Marte has appeared in 1,230 games, posting a .281 average, 171 home runs, 587 RBI, and 65 stolen bases.
Known for his versatility and postseason prowess (including NLCS MVP honors in 2023), he has established himself as one of the game’s top infielders. Trade speculation continues to surround Marte, though he remains under contract with the Diamondbacks through 2030.
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