PHOENIX — The D-Backs' most valuable player of 2021 is here to stay.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a five-year contract extension with Ketel Marte through 2027 with a team option for 2028.
ESPN reported that the new deal included around $51 million in new money for a total of $76 million.
Marte ranked second in the Majors with a .318 average since the start of 2019 and was named the D-backs’ MVP by the Arizona chapter of the BBWAA after hitting .318/.909 OPS with 29 doubles, 1 triple, 14 home runs and 50 RBI in 90 games.
Marte is expected to be the team's full-time second baseman this year after splitting time between the outfield and second base in 2021 while also treating multiple hamstring injuries.
He was acquired by the D-backs from the Mariners in 2016.
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