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Ketel Marte Says He “Never Wanted” to Leave Diamondbacks Amid Rumors

“That wasn’t an easy time,” Marte said of trade chatter. “I’d wake up… and see my name everywhere… All I could do was stay calm.” The Diamondbacks infielder added, “I’m under contract,” and vowed, “With good health, I’ll keep doing my job.” But he stressed: “I never wanted to leave this team!” He averaged .283 with 28 homers in 2025.