Boston Red Sox fans hoping for a Ketel Marte trade might want to temper their expectations. Although Marte has been linked to the Red Sox recently by The New York Post‘s Jon Heyman and others, a fresh Marte update from WEEI’s Rob Bradford (who is at the Winter Meetings) arrived on Monday morning. “I’m told no real momentum involving possible Red Sox deal for Ketel Marte,” Bradford wrote. From Winter Meetings: I’m told no real momentum involving possible Red Sox deal for Ketel Marte— Rob Bradford (@bradfo) December 8, 2025 Marte slashed .283/.376/.517 in 2025 with 28 home runs, 72 RBI and 87 runs across 126 games. His .893 OPS ranked among the NL’s elite, earning him a third All-Star nod, second Silver Slugger, and 22nd in MVP voting. Story continues below advertisement A post-All-Star break home robbery briefly disrupted Marte’s rhythm. He missed three games but more than made up for it later in the season with a .349 tear in his final 10 outings, including three homers. Arizona’s late-season fade ended their playoff hopes, yet Marte’s 4.4 WAR affirmed his value. Over 11 MLB seasons, primarily with Arizona after a 2016 trade from Seattle, Marte boasts a .281 average, 171 homers, 587 RBI, and 1,273 hits. Milestones include 2019 and 2024 All-Star starts, a 2023 NLCS MVP, and leading MLB in triples in 2018. At 31, his switch-hitting prowess and defensive versatility at second base make him a juicy trade target for virtually anyone with assets to spend. Story continues below advertisement