Ketel Marte, who was born on October 12, 1993, is a Dominican second baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career with the Seattle Mariners in 2015 before being traded to the Diamondbacks in 2016. He has been a key player for the Diamondbacks, earning All-Star selections in 2019 and 2024, since 2016.
Marte played a crucial role in the Diamondbacks' 2023 postseason run, winning the National League Championship Series (NLCS) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award as the team secured its first National League pennant since 2001. Marte also won the Silver Slugger Award in 2024 and led MLB in triples in 2018.
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Ketel Marte Contract
Ketel Marte is under a six-year, $116,500,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, as per Spotrac. He has an average annual salary of $19,416,667.
Ketel Marte Contract Breakdown
| Year | Age | Contract Status | Annual Payroll | Luxury Tax | Tax % | Annual Cash | Cumulative Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | Active | $14,000,000 | $19,416,667 | 8.06% | $14,000,000 | $14,000,000 |
| 2026 | 32 | Active | $15,000,000 | $19,416,667 | 7.96% | $15,000,000 | $29,000,000 |
| 2027 | 33 | Active | $12,000,000 | $19,416,667 | - | $12,000,000 | $41,000,000 |
| 2028 | 34 | Active | $20,000,000 | $19,416,667 | - | $20,000,000 | $61,000,000 |
| 2029 | 35 | Active | $22,000,000 | $19,416,667 | - | $22,000,000 | $83,000,000 |
| 2030 | 36 | Active | $22,000,000 | $19,416,667 | - | $22,000,000 | $105,000,000 |
| 2031 | 37 | Player Option | $11,500,000 | $19,416,667 | - | $11,500,000 | $116,500,000 |
| 2032 | 38 | UFA | - | - | - | - | - |
How much is Ketel Marte getting paid?
Ketel Marte is earning a base salary of $14,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $14,000,000 in 2025.
How much does Ketel Marte make in a minute?
Ketel Marte makes approximately $26.6 per minute based on his total 2025 salary of $14,000,000.
Ketel Marte Career Earnings
Ketel Marte has a total career earnings of $62,812,140, as of May 2025.
What are the terms of Ketel Marte's contract?
Ketel Marte has the following clauses in his six-year, $116,500,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks:
- 2031 player option
- 5-team no-trade list (earns full no-trade protection starting 2026 via 10-and-5 rights)
- MVP Escalator – Top 3: $3 million – 4th-7th: $2 million
- Plate Appearance Escalator– $500,000 each for 500th appearance, 550th appearance– $750,000 each for 600th appearance, 625th appearance– $5M of salary is deferred
How much of Ketel Marte's contract is guaranteed?
Ketel Marte's entire $116,500,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks is guaranteed.
Ketel Marte Contract History
All of Ketel Marte's contracts are mentioned below:
2011: Ketel Marte signed his first contract and got a signing bonus of $100,000 from the Seattle Mariners.
2015: Ketel Marte penned a pre-arbitration contract worth $507,500 with the Seattle Mariners for one year.
2016: Ketel Marte signed a pre-arbitration contract worth $515,400 with the Seattle Mariners for one year.
2017: Ketel Marte signed a pre-arbitration contract of $535,000 with the Seattle Mariners for one year.
2018: Ketel Marte penned a pre-arbitration contract worth $578,200 with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
2023: Ketel Marte signed a $76,000,000 contract extension with the Arizona Diamondbacks for five years.
2025: Ketel Marte signed a six-year, $116,500,000 contract extension with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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