Cincinnati \u2013 The Cincinnati Reds are in need of a serious offensive upgrade, and a potential trade for Ketel Marte could help fill that void.<\/p>\n
The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly shopping the 32-year-old second baseman in hopes of shedding payroll and acquiring young pitching. The Reds certainly have the pieces to do so, but will they? What does help the Reds’ chances of acquiring the three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger is who he reportedly has listed, or in this case, does not have listed in his no-trade clause.<\/p>\n
According to the Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal,<\/a> the 2023 NLCS MVP has five teams on his no-trade list. That is the New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Athletics.\u00a0<\/p>\n Marte is coming off a season where he slashed .283\/.376\/.517 with 28 home runs and 73 RBIs. He has sported an above-average OPS+ in each of the last five seasons and seven of his last eight. A trade for the slugger would certainly be expensive. The Diamondbacks are looking for young, controllable pitching and could look for a third team to get involved. The Reds might be looking at a scenario where Nick Lodolo, Andrew Abbott, or Rhett Lowder have to be involved with other prospects to get a deal done.\u00a0<\/p>\n It’s a long shot, and will be expensive on the payroll side as well. He signed a six-year $116 million extension in April 2025. He is due $15 million in 2026 and is under team control through 2030 with an $11 million player option in 2031, his age-37 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can read Rosenthal’s full article here. <\/a><\/p>\n Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk<\/a> for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!<\/p>\n You May Also Like:<\/p>\n Reds Infielder Matt McLain Reflects on Frustrating Season After Wild Card Series Loss<\/a><\/p>\n One Under-The-Radar Reds Prospect Participating in Arizona Fall League<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds on Wrong Side of History After Another Postseason Loss<\/a><\/p>\n Former Cincinnati Reds All-Star Removed From Braves\u2019 40-Man Roster<\/a><\/p>\n Exclusive Interview With Cincinnati Reds Minor League All-Star<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Squander Chances in Season-Ending Loss to Dodgers<\/a><\/p>\n Sal Stewart Makes Reds History in Game 2 of National League Wild Card Series<\/a><\/p>\n Former Reds Pitcher Gets Out of Bases-Loaded Jam for Yankees, Has Epic Reaction<\/a><\/p>\n MLB Analyst Suggests Reds’ Ace Hunter Greene Was Tipping Pitches Against Dodgers<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Ace Hunter Greene Make Major League Baseball History<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Utility Player Elects Free Agency<\/a><\/p>\n Four Cincinnati Reds Players Nominated For All-MLB Team<\/a><\/p>\n Reds Become First Team Ever to Reach Playoffs Without Meeting These Statistical Marks<\/a><\/p>\n Brent Suter Does Impression of Terry Francona After Reds Clinch Playoff Berth<\/a><\/p>\n Milwaukee Brewers Show Pure Class After Cincinnati Reds Clinch Playoff Spot<\/a><\/p>\n Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Designated for Assignment<\/a><\/p>\n Former Cincinnati Reds Fan Favorite Claimed By Atlanta Braves<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Sign Former Wake Forest Pitcher to Minor League Deal<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Sign Former George Mason Pitcher to Minor League Deal<\/a><\/p>\n —–<\/p>\n Follow Cincinnati Reds on SI on Twitter\/X: @RedsTalkSI<\/a><\/p>\n Like Our Facebook Page<\/a><\/p>\n Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Reds Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n