D-Backs GM would like to end Marte trade talks 'shortly'

Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen wants to put trade talks involving All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte to rest so he can focus on other offseason moves.

"We're very likely to put an end to this shortly," Hazen said Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert.

While Hazen admitted he didn't have an exact timeline, he said a deal involving the infielder didn't appear to be materializing, despite the D-Backs continuing to engage with interested teams.

"This isn't going to continue to linger. We need to focus on our offseason," Hazen said. "Again, my gut this whole time was that (a trade of Marte) wasn't going to happen, and I think it seems likely that that's the case, and we want to focus on other things we need to do."

Hazen added that discussions on trading Marte never got "anywhere near" an acceptable deal for Arizona.

Marte has been front-and-center in trade rumors for most of the offseason, with the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, and Toronto Blue Jays connected to the 32-year-old.

The Dominican has arguably been the top second baseman in the majors since 2019, accruing 26.4 fWAR with an .873 OPS during that span.

Marte has $91 million remaining on his contract through the 2030 campaign and has an $11.5-million player option attached to his deal for the 2031 campaign.