By getting a deal done with Ketel Marte, the Diamondbacks have increased their payroll flexibility during their current contention window.

Second baseman Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed Wednesday to a $116.5 million, six-year contract that includes a player option for 2031, becoming among the first players to negotiate a lower salary for 2027 ahead of a possible work stoppage.

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In the end, Ketel Marte wanted to be in Arizona for the rest of his career, and the D-backs felt the same way. The two sides took another step closer to making that a reality as they agreed to a contract extension that runs through 2031.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks and second baseman Ketel Marte have agreed to a $116.5 million contract extension. Marte's agent, Charisse Dash, confirmed the news to ESPN's Jesse Rogers. MLB insider Mike Rodriguez was first on the extension news,