Marte Trade Chances Fade as Blue Jays Show Interest

On November 12, 2026, the Toronto Blue Jays were interested in Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte, but a person with Arizona downplayed the likelihood he would be traded. The club shopped Marte last winter; he can now block any deal.

The Boston Red Sox have also shown interest in catcher Ryan Jeffers, a surprising fit after Boston recently traded for Adley Rutschman. Jeffers could accept the Twins’ $23.15 million qualifying offer, and Minnesota wants to keep him.

The Phillies are interested in Hanshin Tigers star Teruaki Sato as they continue pursuing Japanese talent. Philadelphia reportedly offered Yoshinobu Yamamoto a higher annual salary than the $32.5 million he received on his 10-year, $325 million Dodgers contract.

Sato could strengthen the Phillies, though he would add another left-handed hitter to a lineup already heavy with lefties.