Perhaps the biggest name that could be on the move this offseason is Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte.
“The Diamondbacks will ask for a lot in return, but they are definitely motivated in moving him with $71 million remaining through 2030,” MLB insider Bob Nightengale wrote a couple of weeks ago. “If they don’t move him by mid-April, Marte will have 10-and-5 rights and a full no-trade provision.”
Marte has been a premier talent for a decade, but his recent form is even more encouraging. Over the last three seasons, he’s posted 16.0 WAR while hitting just under .300 with an .887 OPS. He’s the best second baseman in baseball, and while the Braves don’t have a clear and obvious need at the position with Ozzie Albies under contract for two more years at just $7 million per season, Marte is the type of talent teams make room for if Arizona is serious about moving him.
Hypothetical Braves Trade For Kete Marte
Braves trade Ozzie Albies, Cam Caminiti (#1 prospect), JR Ritchie (#2 prospect), and Diego Tornes (#10 prospect)
Diamondbacks trade Ketel Marte
Ketel Marte to the Atlanta Braves pic.twitter.com/Y3iyjDjNGI
— Just Baseball (@JustBB_Media) November 21, 2025
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This trade hypothetical comes from the folks over at Just Baseball, and it’s a game-changing blockbuster — one that includes three-time All-Star Ozzie Albies, the Braves’ top two prospects, and another top-ten prospect in Diego Tornes. That’s a sky-high asking price, but MVP-caliber talents under team control at a relatively affordable rate through 2031 almost never become available. In reality, the Diamondbacks could probably get away with asking for even more.
A few years ago, Albies was legitimately in the conversation alongside Marte as the best second baseman in baseball, but injuries have created some separation between the two over the last couple of seasons. Since the start of 2024, Albies has produced just 3.7 WAR while hitting .245 with a .685 OPS. There also have to be real concerns about his wrist, which has suffered multiple fractures over the last two years — including one in the final week of this season that he’s still recovering from.
Still, Albies absolutely carries value around the league because of his track record and his team-friendly contract. The Diamondbacks could view him as a buy-low candidate who, if he bounces back, could either be extended long-term or flipped later for even more prospect capital.
Ritchie and Caminiti both project as long-term major-league starters, with Ritchie potentially debuting as early as next season. Tornes adds even more intrigue — he was the crown jewel of the Braves’ most recent international signing class and looked impressive as a 16-year-old in rookie ball, hitting .279 with a .796 OPS across 32 games.
Nobody in Braves Country would be thrilled about trading Ozzie Albies. He’s been a fan favorite in Atlanta for eight seasons and would almost certainly be interested in sticking around long-term on another extension. Moving three top-ten prospects would also severely deplete an already thin farm system.
That said, this is Ketel Marte we’re talking about — an MVP-caliber player in his prime, under team control through 2031 for just $103.5 million. If this is the starting point for discussions, the Braves should at least be open to the idea.