Ketel Marte drama is a reminder of Reds' ongoing (but different) roster headache

The Arizona Diamondbacks' ongoing issues with All-Star Ketel Marte—who went AWOL in August and was later spotted at a casino while on the injured list—highlight a roster problem the Cincinnati Reds narrowly avoided when trade rumors linking him to the team failed to materialize. Marte has a history of off-field distractions and now possesses 10-5 trade rights that give him veto power, leaving Arizona unable to move him at fair market value despite wanting to trade him. The Reds face a different but comparable challenge with pitcher Hunter Greene, whose injury history and elbow surgery make him difficult to trade despite the team's apparent desire to move him and shed his $15.3 million salary. Both teams are stuck with talented players whose circumstances prevent them from receiving adequate return value in trades.

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