Michael McDermott breaks down the Arizona Diamondbacks' trade of Nolan Arenado and how it impacts their infield picture for 2026 and beyond.

Ep. 15 Topics:

* Full breakdown of the Nolan Arenado trade (1:09)

* Where youngsters Jordan Lawlar and Blaze Alexander fit in the Diamondbacks lineup (9:51)

* Where Jonathan Loaisiga and Taylor Clarke potentially fit in the Diamondbacks 2026 bullpen (20:06)

* What’s left for the Diamondbacks to do this offseason (29:24)

With a lack of suitable offers, the Diamondbacks have shut down all talks on All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte. Marte will remain in Arizona for the foreseeable future as a result of that decision.

Michael McDermott breaks down this decision, the impact it had on Alex Bregman’s market, a trade the Diamondbacks made over the weekend, and the underlying concern for the 2026 team on the latest D-backs Under Review podcast episode.

Time Stamps

0:00 - Introduction & CTAs

1:43 - Diamondbacks Shut Down Ketel Marte Trade Talks

9:30 - Wrapping Up the Alex Bregman to Diamondbacks Rumors

17:33 - Jake McCarthy Traded to the Colorado Rockies

27:11 - Diamondbacks Bullpen Primary Concern for 2026

35:19 - Outro

The Arizona Diamondbacks avoid an arbitration hearing for the third straight year, agreeing to deals with all 8 eligible players ahead of the filing deadline.

Michael McDermott delivers his takeaways from these arbitration deals and discusses a potential sleeper prospect in the Diamondbacks system on the D-backs Under Review Podcast!

Time Stamps

0:00 - Introduction

2:11 - Diamondbacks Settle All 8 Salary Arbitration Cases

19:18 - Sleeper Prospect in the Diamondbacks Farm System

27:30 - Outro

BetOnline is not bullish about a turnaround in 2026. The betting site sets the over/under on the Arizona Diamondbacks' win total at 78.5, which is fourth in the National League West. Michael McDermott breaks down what a 78-win season means, the next contention window, Zac Gallen's free agency, and where 2025 top pick Kayson Cunningham fits.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

1:08 - What a 78-Win Season Means for the Diamondbacks

8:01 - The Diamondbacks’ Next Contention Window

17:00 - Zac Gallen’s Free Agency Situation

26:39 - Kayson Cunningham and D-backs 2B Prospects

34:16 - Outro

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ offseason has hit a standstill — and all signs point to Ketel Marte as the reason why. With trade rumors swirling and Mike Hazen facing a major roster crossroads, the front office can’t fully move forward until the Marte question gets answered.

In this episode, Michael McDermott breaks down:

1. Why the Diamondbacks’ offseason feels frozen waiting on Ketel Marte trade offers

2. The market shifting away from Marte, with Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette’s markets heating up

3. David Hagaman named the Diamondbacks’ breakout prospect for 2026

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

0:32 - D-backs Offseason Frozen by Marte Rumors

6:16 - Market Appears to Be Moving On

19:06 - David Hagaman Picked as D-backs' Breakout Prospect

34:33 - Outro

Mike Hazen faces the toughest offseason of his tenure as the D-backs general manager. With injuries complicating roster building, along with the inability to build on a 2023 World Series run, Hazen could be on the hot seat in 2026.

The latest D-backs Under Review podcast talks about a critical offseason, the increasing likelihood Ketel Marte stays, some players who need to break out, and identifying their remaining offseason needs.

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

0:28 - GM Mike Hazen's Toughest Offseason

8:12 - Ketel Marte Likely to Stay

13:14 - 2026 Breakout Candidates

33:34 - Remaining Needs for the D-backs

42:59 - Outro

The Diamondbacks face a critical decision on both Ketel Marte and Alex Bregman. If they get a deal for Marte that satisfies their pitching, would they fill the gap by signing Bregman? Michael McDermott breaks that possibility down on the latest D-backs Under Review Podcast episode.

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

2:06 - Alex Bregman vs. Ketel Marte

12:48 - Best Trade Packages for Marte

26:39 - D-backs Showed Interest in Munetaka Murakami

31:38 - D-backs Under Review 2025 Recap

35:23 - Outro

In the latest episode of the D-backs Under Review podcast, Michael McDermott explains why it’s time for the team to move on from Ketel Marte trade rumors to address other offseason needs. Get the latest on Kazuma Okamoto and Pete Fairbanks, plus why it doesn’t make sense for the club to reunite with Paul Goldschmidt after seven seasons.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

0:46 - Time to Pull Ketel Marte Out of Trade Market

9:25 - D-backs Linked to Kazuma Okamoto

17:59 - Pete Fairbanks Off the Market, Signs with Marlins

25:52 - The Possibility of a Paul Goldschmidt Reunion

32:07 - Outro

The latest episode of the D-backs Under Review podcast dives into the latest rumors surrounding Ketel Marte and if the Tampa Bay Rays will make a run at him. The Rays have an opening at second base after trading Brandon Lowe to the Pirates in a three-team deal.

Michael McDermott discusses the latest reports on the Rays link to the D-backs All-Star second baseman, the Kyle Backhus trade to the Phillies, veteran utility infielder Ildemaro Vargas returning on a minor league deal, and reports that San Diego offered Merrill Kelly a “competitive offer” before he ultimately chose to re-up with the D-backs.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction1:48 - Could the Rays Make a Run at Ketel Marte?15:00 - D-backs Trade LHP Kyle Backhus to Phillies26:11 - Utility Infielder Ildemaro Vargas Returns on MiLB Deal31:32 - Padres Made "Competitive" Offer to Merrill Kelly36:31 - Outro

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been named as a surprise suitor for former Red Sox and Astros third baseman Alex Bregman. Arizona famously passed on Bregman in the 2015 MLB Draft in favor of Dansby Swanson, but could they rectify that mistake 10 years later?

Michael McDermott discusses the latest rumors on Bregman, and how his potential signing would impact the D-backs’ infield in the short and long term, for the D-backs Under Review Podcast.

Chapters:

* 0:00 - Introduction

* 0:49 - D-backs Named Surprise Suitor for Alex Bregman

* 5:41 - What a Deal Would Mean for Ketel Marte Trade Rumors

* 10:41 - Impact on Jordan Lawlar’s Future in Arizona

* 14:53 - D-backs 3B Situation in Farm System

* 19:03 - Outro