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 Arizona Diamondbacks and star second baseman Ketel Marte have agreed to a six-year, $116.5 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Wednesday. The deal restructures a five-year,