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It does not appear the Giants can pull off a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte.
At least, without his blessing.
San Francisco, who The Athletic’s Katie Woo reported Saturday “remains engaged” with Arizona in trade talks for Marte, will have to clear one major hurdle to land the three-time All-Star.
The Giants, along with the Athletics, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals are five teams on Marte’s no-trade list, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported in a story published Monday morning, citing people briefed on Marte’s contract.
Marte, on the 10th day of the 2026 MLB season, also will gain full no-trade protection as a player with 10 years of major-league service, per The Athletic.
It’s unclear if Arizona is willing to trade Marte to a division rival, but as The Athletic previously reported, the Seattle Mariners also are interested in the 32-year-old.
Marte, over his last three seasons in Arizona, batted a combined .283/.368/.519 with 89 home runs, 249 RBI and a 141 OPS+ and is one season removed from a 35-homer, 95-RBI season in 2024.
He also is an attractive option for teams because of his affordable contract, with Marte owed $102.5 million over the next six seasons, including $41 million in deferrals that are not paid out until 10 years after the money is earned, which lowers his average annual value to a manageable $14.6 million.
If the Giants, or any team, wants to trade for Marte, Arizona, The Athletic reports, is seeking young pitching in any potential deal for the second baseman.
Should San Francisco be willing to part with its young pitching, and would Marte even waive his no-trade clause?