Diamondbacks cut ties with Pavin Smith as free agency opens
Arizona also reinstated Tyler Locklear, Cristian Mena and Andrew Saalfrank, leaving the 40-man roster at 33.
Arizona also reinstated Tyler Locklear, Cristian Mena and Andrew Saalfrank, leaving the 40-man roster at 33.
Marte can veto any trade, and teams have already asked whether the star second baseman is available, MLB.com reports.
Three Diamondbacks won Gold Glove Awards, only the second time in team history.
Gabriel Moreno, Geraldo Perdomo, Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas are National League finalists.
The right-hander posted a 3.41 ERA in 22 appearances for Arizona and says he would love to return.
Arizona is set to hire San Diego bullpen coach Ben Fritz to replace Brian Kaplan, MLB.com reported, citing a source.
“Destined: The 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks” premiered Thursday night ahead of the title’s 25th anniversary.
The third-generation D-back will call games on DBACKS.TV from the booth named for his grandfather, Hall of Famer Joe Garagiola Sr.
The 10-time Gold Glove third baseman approached Arizona about playing first base, a position where the D-backs ranked last in MLB in OPS.
The right-hander will stay with Arizona through 2030 after making just 14 starts in two years because of Tommy John surgery and shoulder issues.