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PHOENIX – As the Diamondbacks field trade calls around from around the league about Ketel Marte just as a precaution, MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman said Marte has a no-trade list that includes big name markets.
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Jul 3, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona second base Ketel Marte (4) celebrates during the ninth inning during a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images
Ketel Marte’s reported no-trade list raised eyebrows because one of the teams he’s reportedly uninterested in joining is the New York Yankees. A franchise historically associated with opportunity, exposure, and instant contention. On the surface, it looks surprising. On a deeper level, it’s another signal that the modern star is redefining what matters most when imagining the next chapter of a career.
Jul 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte (4) warms up before the gme against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Marte’s value is as stable as it comes with his bat control, switch-hit versatility, and consistent top-tier production at a premium position. Players like that don’t just get traded; they dictate the terms. That’s where this list becomes strategic. Marte is under a team-friendly contract, giving the Diamondbacks cost certainty and competitive flexibility. By limiting potential destinations, Marte increases the chances that if he’s ever moved, it’s to a market and a culture aligned with who he is.
The Yankees are reportedley on Ketel Marte’s five-team no-trade list, according to Jon Heyman.#Yankees pic.twitter.com/RcZo9yAJhf
— Fireside Yankees (@FiresideYankees) November 14, 2025
What Ketel Marte means to D-backs fans:
For D-backs fans, this is meaningful. It hints that Marte values environment, continuity, and organizational trust more than brand-name allure. It also signals that the D-backs still hold the inside track on his long-term presence, because the places he’s reportedly trying to avoid include traditional power markets. Nationally, to MLB fans, this matters because it underscores a broader shift that players are prioritizing fit over fame. The emotional layer is subtle but real. Marte has grown roots in the desert. Players don’t block a team like the Yankees unless they know what they want and what they don’t.
Jul 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona second baseman Marte (4) celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
