The Seattle Mariners have quietly emerged as legitimate contenders in the American League, but one glaring weakness remains their second base position. While they’ve explored internal options and external targets like Jorge Polanco and Brendan Donovan, there’s one player who could transform their lineup immediately: Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte. After the winter meetings showcase teams’ seriousness about moving the All-Star second baseman, the Mariners have a legitimate window to strike with a compelling offer that addresses both sides’ needs.
Marte represents everything the Mariners need at the keystone position. He finished 2025 with a robust .376 on-base percentage and produced 28 home runs while maintaining elite contact rates and a well-rounded offensive profile. With five years and $91 million remaining on his contract (plus a sixth-year player option), Marte is locked in at a reasonable salary that won’t strangle the franchise’s financial flexibility. The Mariners can’t afford another season of uncertainty at second base, and Marte provides the stability and production that separates contenders from pretenders.
What Arizona Wants and What Seattle Can Offer for Ketel Marte
The Diamondbacks have been vocal about their asking price: they want established talent, controlled-cost pieces, and depth. Seattle’s proposal would center around proven ML talent packaged with intriguing young depth that Arizona can develop for immediate 2026 contribution and beyond.
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