The New York Yankees got some stunning news on a potential trade target.
New York has had a quiet offseason to date, as the Yankees have been linked to several players. One potential target is Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte.
However, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Monday that Marte has the Yankees on his five-team no-trade list.
“Marte has a five-team no-trade list – the Athletics, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Giants and Cardinals, according to people briefed on his contract,” Rosenthal wrote. “He will gain full no-trade protection as a player with 10 years of major-league service, five consecutive with the same team, on the 10th day of the 2026 season.”
Why Marte has the Yankees on his no-trade list is uncertain, but it’s certainly a surprise. New York is one of the top teams in baseball and have a legit chance to win the World Series, yet it appears the Yankees won’t be trading for Marte.
Marte hit .283 with 28 home runs and 72 RBIs last season with the Diamondbacks. He’s a three-time MLB All-Star and was NLCS MVP in 2023.
Arizona Still Looking to Move Marte
Marte’s name has come up in trade rumors this offseason, as the Diamondbacks could sell high on the star infielder.
However, Arizona inked Merril Kelly to a two-year, $40 million extension and also signed Michael Soroka to a one-year, $7.5 million deal. Although the Diamondbacks have been spending, the team is still looking to move Marte.
“The Arizona Diamondbacks’ two-year, $40 million agreement with right-hander Merrill Kelly, coupled with their one-year, $7.5 million signing of Michael Soroka, changes little in the team’s approach to trading second baseman Ketel Marte, according to a club source,” Rosenthal wrote. …
“The DBacks, wanting to avoid getting caught short again, almost certainly will seek young pitching in any package for Marte. But the question remains: Will any team meet their price for a player whose contract is so affordable? The Athletic’s Eno Sarris estimated its surplus value might be $100 million.”
Rosenthal believes the Marte trade could also involve multiple teams, according to the insider.
“The Diamondbacks want young major-league ready players for Marte, but also would consider prospects they could spin to a third club for the right talent. Lining up a two-team trade, though, will be difficult enough. Involving a third club might complicate the process excessively,” Rosenthal added.
Marte is a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner.
Yankees Could Trade Chisholm Jr.
New York was linked to Marte amid some chatter that the team could trade Jazz Chisholm Jr. in an intriguing move.
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan reported at the Winter Meetings that New York is listening to trade calls on Chisholm, which would be a surprising move.
“A second baseman is going to move. Maybe multiple. There is too much interest in Ketel Marte, Brendan Donovan and Brandon Lowe for a deal not to be consummated. It’s not just them, either. Jake Cronenworth is available. The Yankees have listened on Jazz Chisholm Jr.,” Passan wrote.
Chisholm is under team control through 2026 and will be a free agent at the end of the season. Last season with the Yankees, he hit .242 with 31 home runs and 80 RBIs and is a two-time MLB All-Star.
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