US EditionKetel Marte on $116.5 million deal with Diamondbacks: `I just want to be here forever’
- Ketel Marte, the Diamondbacks' second baseman, agreed to a six-year contract extension with the team.
- Marte, a key player since 2017, earned this extension after a career year in the 2024 season.
- Marte's strong performance included an All-Star Game start and the NLCS MVP award.
- The $116.5 million deal could reach $149.5 million with escalators for MVP awards and plate appearances, agent Charisse Dash noted.
- This extension, beginning this season, ensures Marte will remain a cornerstone of the Diamondbacks for years to come.
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The Courier
Ketel Marte on $116.5 million deal with Diamondbacks: `I just want to be here forever'
Second baseman Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a contract guaranteeing $116.5 million through 2031 that made him among the first players to negotiate a lower salary for 2027 ahead of a possible work stoppage. The deal…
Ketel Marte on $116.5 million deal with Diamondbacks: `I just want to be here forever’
NEW YORK (AP) — A commitment with Arizona through 2027 wasn’t enough for Ketel Marte. “I just want to be here forever,” he said. Marte and the Diamondbacks got rid of their old deal and agreed Wednesday to a contract that guarantees the All-Star second baseman $116.5 million through 2031, a six-year deal that includes a player option. “I like the people. I like the coaches. I like the manager. I like the GM,” Marte said after hitting an RBI sing…
The Norfolk Daily News
Reports: Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks agree to six-year extension
The Arizona Diamondbacks and star second baseman Ketel Marte have agreed to a six-year, $116.5 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Wednesday. The deal restructures a five-year, $76 million agreement that runs through 2027 with a team option…
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