Ketel Marte inked a six-year, $116.5 million deal with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, but he won't be starting at second base against the Yankees on Thursday.

In the end, Ketel Marte wanted to be in Arizona for the rest of his career, and the D-backs felt the same way. The two sides took another step closer to making that a reality as they agreed to a contract extension that runs through 2031.

Second baseman Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a contract guaranteeing $116.5 million through 2031 that made him among the first players to negotiate a lower salary for 2027 ahead of a possible work stoppage.

The MLB Now crew takes a look at Ketel Marte's contract extension with the D-backs, which will keep him in Arizona through 2030

The Arizona Diamondbacks and star second baseman Ketel Marte have agreed to a six-year extension through the 2030 season, which includes a player option for 2031, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

The Arizona Diamondbacks and second baseman Ketel Marte have agreed to a $116.5 million contract extension. Marte's agent, Charisse Dash, confirmed the news to ESPN's Jesse Rogers. MLB insider Mike Rodriguez was first on the extension news, with Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic /azsports providing details.

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Ketel Marte has agreed to a six-year, $116 million extension, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reported Wednesday. Marte, who had already been signed through the 2028 season, can make up to $149.5 million with escalators in the extension. MLB.com reported that Marte can opt out of his deal after 2030.

Ketel Marte has been an impact player for the Arizona Diamondbacks since he made his debut in 2015. Now, he has signed a $116 million extension over six years.