Mariners projected to pursue blockbuster deal for $116.5 million three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger to replace Leo Rivas
TJ Morin
November 22, 2025 9:56 pm WAT
The Seattle Mariners came agonizingly close to reaching their first World Series, falling short in a tight Game Seven of the ALCS. With the offseason underway, the team is now searching for another elite bat to push them over the hump.
According to Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer, Seattle is in an ideal position to make a major move for Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte, a three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger who is owed $116.5 million.
Rymer notes that despite Marte’s accolades, reports surfaced during the summer that his approach to rest days frustrated some teammates. Now 32 and set to gain 10-and-5 rights next April, he profiles as a strong sell-high candidate for Arizona.
“The perfect deal for the Diamondbacks would net established or MLB-ready arms to bolster their struggling rotation, along with a right-handed corner-infield bat… Prediction: Traded to Mariners,” Rymer wrote.
Marte is coming off a standout season in which he hit .283/.376/.517/.893 with 28 doubles, 28 homers, and 72 RBI across 126 games. Adding him to a lineup featuring Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez, Josh Naylor, and Randy Arozarena could transform Seattle into one of the American League’s most dangerous offenses.
The potential match makes sense for both sides: Arizona needs pitching helpSeattle’s greatest strengthwhile the Mariners are seeking the type of offensive firepower the Diamondbacks may be willing to move.
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