Trade Candidate: Ketel Marte

Only Ketel Marte knows if he’s a truly a trade candidate or not, as the ball is in the second baseman’s court when it comes to approving a deal. Marte gained 10-and-5 status back in April, so after accumulating 10 years of MLB service time and spending the last five years with one team, the Diamondbacks second baseman now has full no-trade protection. Marte’s veto power over any potential trade adds yet another wrinkle to what has become an increasingly strained relationship between the D’Backs and the three-time All-Star. The tension stems from Marte’s tendency to miss games without informing…