The Miami Marlins surprised the baseball world on Monday just before the trade deadline, acquiring star outfielder Starling Marte in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Marte, a longtime fixture in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ outfield, joined Arizona over the winter after a trade took him to the desert. Despite spending only half a season with Arizona, he’s already on his way across the country again to South Florida.

The Dominican outfielder played only 16 games with Arizona this season, in which he hit .311 with 2 home runs and 5 stolen bases. After finding themselves out of the playoff picture and with only a $12.5 million club option left on his contract, they simply decided to move on despite his good work.

Arizona’s loss is Miami’s gain, as the team will acquire a center fielder who will help them make the push for their first playoff appearance since 2016. The Marlins currently find themselves at 15-15 and just on the edge of the expanded playoff picture, and Marte will certainly help them during the stretch run.

The Marlins’ newest acquisition will head to the Dbacks in exchange for lefty starter Caleb Smith as well as pitching prospects Humerto Mejia and Julio Frias.

Marte is expected to debut for the Marlins against the Blue Jays this week.

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Arizona Diamondback made another important addition to their roster in an attempt to return to playoffs for the first time since 2017. The team recently announced that they have acquired outfielder Starling Marte in a trade with Pittsburgh Pirates.

As part of the trade, Diamondbacks sent pitcher prospect Brennan Malone and shortstop prospect Liover Peguero to Pittsburgh. Both Malone and Peguero are part of Arizona’s Top 30 prospects list. The Pirates also received $250,000 in international pool money.

Marte played 132 games with Pirates in 2019, hitting .295 with 23 home runs and 82 RBIs. The 31-year-old is owed $11.5 million in 2020, while his contract includes a $12.5 million club option in 2021.

“We think he’s a fantastic baseball player,” said Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen. “He has power, he can hit for average, he is a very good athlete, plays a very good outfield, center field as well.”

Starling Marte spent his entire career with Pirates, made his MLB debut in 2012. During his time in the league, he won two Gold Glove Awards and was an All-Star in 2016. Marte’s career stats include .287 batting average, 108 homers, and 420 RBIs.

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The Miami Marlins surprised the baseball world on Monday just before the trade deadline, acquiring star outfielder Starling Marte in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Marte, a longtime fixture in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ outfield, joined Arizona over the winter after a trade took him to the desert. Despite spending only half a season with Arizona, he’s already on his way across the country again to South Florida.

The Dominican outfielder played only 16 games with Arizona this season, in which he hit .311 with 2 home runs and 5 stolen bases. After finding themselves out of the playoff picture and with only a $12.5 million club option left on his contract, they simply decided to move on despite his good work.

Arizona’s loss is Miami’s gain, as the team will acquire a center fielder who will help them make the push for their first playoff appearance since 2016. The Marlins currently find themselves at 15-15 and just on the edge of the expanded playoff picture, and Marte will certainly help them during the stretch run.

The Marlins’ newest acquisition will head to the Dbacks in exchange for lefty starter Caleb Smith as well as pitching prospects Humerto Mejia and Julio Frias.

Marte is expected to debut for the Marlins against the Blue Jays this week.

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Arizona Diamondback made another important addition to their roster in an attempt to return to playoffs for the first time since 2017. The team recently announced that they have acquired outfielder Starling Marte in a trade with Pittsburgh Pirates.

As part of the trade, Diamondbacks sent pitcher prospect Brennan Malone and shortstop prospect Liover Peguero to Pittsburgh. Both Malone and Peguero are part of Arizona’s Top 30 prospects list. The Pirates also received $250,000 in international pool money.

Marte played 132 games with Pirates in 2019, hitting .295 with 23 home runs and 82 RBIs. The 31-year-old is owed $11.5 million in 2020, while his contract includes a $12.5 million club option in 2021.

“We think he’s a fantastic baseball player,” said Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen. “He has power, he can hit for average, he is a very good athlete, plays a very good outfield, center field as well.”

Starling Marte spent his entire career with Pirates, made his MLB debut in 2012. During his time in the league, he won two Gold Glove Awards and was an All-Star in 2016. Marte’s career stats include .287 batting average, 108 homers, and 420 RBIs.

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