Ketel Marte is officially off the market, but even if the Diamondbacks aren’t swinging a big trade this winter they still have plenty of work to do. The team’s biggest move of the offseason has been reuniting with Merrill Kelly in free agency. They’ve also signed right-hander Michael Soroka and catcher James McCann to one-year deals while shipping lefty Kyle Backhus and … [Read more...] about GM Mike Hazen Discusses Diamondbacks’ Remaining Offseason Goals
Rockies Acquire Jake McCarthy From Diamondbacks
The Rockies have acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Josh Grosz. Both teams have officially announced the trade. Selected 39th overall by the D’Backs in the 2018 draft, McCarthy’s tenure in Arizona has been marked by trade rumors and flashes of potential. McCarthy’s first full MLB season in 2022 saw him finish … [Read more...] about Rockies Acquire Jake McCarthy From Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks Will Reportedly Not Trade Ketel Marte
Second baseman Ketel Marte has been in trade rumors all winter but is going to stay in Arizona. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Marte will not be traded. Marte will therefore open the season at the keystone with the Diamondbacks. This always seemed to be the most likely outcome. Very early in the offseason, general manager Mike Hazen said that other teams would call … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Will Reportedly Not Trade Ketel Marte
Diamondbacks, Thomas Hatch Agree To Minor League Deal
The D-backs and free agent righty Thomas Hatch are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports MLBTR’s Anthony Franco. Hatch, a client of Moye Sports Associates, will be in major league camp as a non-roster invitee this spring. Hatch turned 31 just a couple days after the season ended. He’s pitched in parts of five big league seasons between the Blue Jays, Pirates, Royals … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks, Thomas Hatch Agree To Minor League Deal
Bregman Rumors: Red Sox, D-Backs, Tigers, Cubs
Alex Bregman’s market appears more muddled after the Blue Jays signed NPB third baseman Kazuma Okamoto. Toronto had been tied to the three-time All-Star but no longer seems to have room for an infielder (barring a reunion with Bo Bichette). The Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Cubs and Tigers have been the remaining most frequently speculated landing spots. ESPN’s Buster Olney suggested … [Read more...] about Bregman Rumors: Red Sox, D-Backs, Tigers, Cubs