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Mariners Rumors: Trading with the Diamondbacks for Ketel Marte

Ben Ranieri|
SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 21: Ketel Marte #4 of the Seattle Mariners plays shortstop during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Safeco Field on September 21, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners defeated the Blue Jays 2-1. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 21: Ketel Marte #4 of the Seattle Mariners plays shortstop during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Safeco Field on September 21, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners defeated the Blue Jays 2-1. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Mariners Isaiah Campbell
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 12: Isaiah Campbell #62 of the Seattle Mariners warms up prior to an intrasquad game during summer workouts at T-Mobile Park on July 12, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Trade 1- It’s all in the name

Let me start by saying, there is no easy fit for a deal here. This is the closest and the most likely scenario for both sides as I see it. The Mariners would be giving up on two top 10 prospects in their system, for an oft-injured but high upside player in Marte.

Noelvi Marte is the centerpiece of this deal, and he is a player that could easily develop into a star in the desert. Noelvi has all the tools and the physical makeup to be a star, and his numbers in Modesto are eye-popping. He clearly fits the rebuilding timeline of the Diamondbacks much better than Ketel.

Isaiah Campbell is a nice addition to this deal for the Diamondbacks, although recovering from recent arm surgery. The Arkansas product was off to a great start in Everett before injury in 2021. The Diamondbacks lack deep pitching in their system and Campbell would immediately slot near their top 10.

In all likelihood, a trade for Ketel starts and ends with Noelvi, as the fit could be logical for both sides and their timelines. If they ended up on the phone together near the deadline, Dipoto would have to give decent thought to a Marte swap.

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