History of Ketel Marte in Timeline

Ketel Marte is a Dominican professional baseball second baseman currently playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB. He debuted in the majors with the Seattle Mariners in 2015 before being traded to Arizona. A three-time All-Star (2019, 2024, 2025), Marte was named the NLCS MVP in 2023, leading the Diamondbacks to their first pennant since 2001.

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October 12, 1993: Ketel Marte's Birth

On October 12, 1993, Ketel Ricardo Marte Valdez was born. He is a Dominican professional baseball second baseman.

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August 13, 2010: Marte signs with the Seattle Mariners

On August 13, 2010, Ketel Marte signed with the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent, receiving a $100,000 signing bonus.

November 20, 2014: Added to Seattle's 40-man roster

On November 20, 2014, Ketel Marte was added to Seattle's 40-man roster.

July 31, 2015: Marte promoted to major leagues

On July 31, 2015, the Mariners promoted Ketel Marte to the major leagues.

November 23, 2016: Marte Traded to the Diamondbacks

On November 23, 2016, Ketel Marte was traded by the Mariners, along with Taijuan Walker, to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Jean Segura, Mitch Haniger, and Zac Curtis.

June 2019: Named All-Star Starter

In late June 2019, Ketel Marte was named the starting second baseman for the MLB All-Star Game after batting .316 with 20 home runs and 51 RBIs.

April 8, 2021: Marte placed on injured list

On April 8, 2021, Ketel Marte was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain.

March 29, 2022: Marte signs contract extension with Diamondbacks

On March 29, 2022, Ketel Marte signed a five-year, $76 million contract extension with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2023: Awarded NLCS MVP

In 2023, Ketel Marte rebounded, batting .276 with 25 home runs. He won the NLCS MVP award after hitting .387 in the series and extending his postseason hitting streak to 16 games, leading Arizona to their first pennant since 2001.

August 19, 2024: Marte placed on injured list

On August 19, 2024, Marte was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain.

2024: Named All-Star starter and wins Silver Slugger

In 2024, Ketel Marte was named the starting second baseman for the All-Star Game after batting .292 with 19 home runs and 57 RBI at the All-Star Break. He ended the 2024 season with batting .292 with a career-high 36 HRs and 95 RBI. Marte won his first Silver Slugger Award of his career and was named to the All-MLB First Team.

April 2, 2025: Marte signs contract extension with Diamondbacks

On April 2, 2025, the Diamondbacks signed Ketel Marte to a six-year contract extension worth a guaranteed $116.5 million.

June 2, 2025: Marte reaches third place on the all-time career RBIs list as a Diamondback

On June 2, 2025, Marte reached third place on the all-time career RBIs list as a Diamondback with 481, surpassing Steve Finley.

June 2025: Fan heckles Marte about his deceased mother

In June 2025, a fan at Rate Field in Chicago heckled Ketel Marte regarding his deceased mother, leading Marte to break down in tears. The fan was banned from attending games indefinitely.