Report: Blue Jays have checked in on Ketel Marte

With the Arizona Diamondbacks expected to listen to trade offers on second baseman Ketel Marte this offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly checked in on the three-time All-Star, per The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon.

Bannon added that the Blue Jays checked in on Marte’s availability last offseason, with Toronto balking at the asking price, as Arizona wanted controllable starting pitching in exchange.

Trading Marte this offseason could become complicated as his 10-and-5 rights in his contract kicked in last season, which gives him a full no-trade clause. He is under contract with the D-backs through 2031.

The Blue Jays could be a team Marte would waive his no-trade clause for, as he is married to Elisa Guerrero, cousin of Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Both players were also teammates on the Dominican Republic team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro reported last month that the D-backs were expected to listen in on trade inquiries on Marte for the second straight offseason.

Marte is coming off a tumultuous season in Arizona, where he no-showed a game at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 17. This marked the fourth straight season Marte missed a game of his own volition. Following a stint on the 10-day injured list, Marte returned to the lineup on Aug. 31 against the Philadelphia Phillies, where he was booed by fans at Chase Field.

Marte is also coming off a down year at the plate as he slashed .249/.316/.432 with 22 home runs and 76 RBIs, his lowest marks in a season since 2022.

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