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Ketel Marte Gains Full No-Trade Rights After 10 Years of Service

Arizona had already backed off winter trade talks.

Overview

  • Marte reached the 10-year MLB service mark on Friday, triggering 10-and-5 status that blocks any Diamondbacks trade without his consent.
  • Under the collective bargaining agreement, 10 years in the majors and five with the same team gives a player automatic full no-trade protection, replacing his prior five-team block list.
  • General manager Mike Hazen said offseason talks about dealing Marte never got close and were shut down midway through the winter.
  • Marte is signed through 2030 with a 2031 player option and is owed below-market salaries, including $12 million in 2027 and $20 million in 2028, which helps preserve his trade value.
  • He opened 2026 with a .167/.265/.267 line through eight games, and any midyear trade discussion would be speculative and would require his sign-off.