MLB Mock Trade: Ketel Marte's Fantasy Baseball Stock Rises With Trade To Red Sox

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) celebrates his two run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the tenth inning at Chase Field. | Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images The Arizona Diamondbacks are off to a respectable start to their 2026 campaign, posting a 9-7 record through their first 16 games. Star second baseman Ketel Marte has shown flashes of his All-Star form, garnering trade interest from teams throughout the majors coming into the regular season.

Marte has appeared in all 16 games this season, racking up 61 at-bats to this point of the season. He's posted a . 197 batting average, racking up 12 hits, seven runs, two home runs and seven RBIs.

The three-time All-Star is one of the top second basemen in the majors, sustaining high-end production in each of his last three seasons. Plenty of teams have expressed interest in a potential deal for Marte, though, the Boston Red Sox have sustained a presence in trade rumors. The Red Sox snapped a three-game postseason skid with an 89-73 campaign in 2025, and are eyeing a deep playoff run with a headlining trade.

Boston has continued to make calls regarding a potential trade for the star infielder, and could offer a compelling return to add Marte. Here's a mock trade that sends the Diamondbacks star to the Red Sox early in the 2026 season: Arizona Diamondbacks-Boston Red Sox Mock Trade & Fantasy Basketball Impact Apr 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte against the Detroit Tigers at Chase Field. | Mark J.