The Arizona Diamondbacks enter the 2026-27 offseason with questions surrounding their roster after a September 27 loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Star second baseman Ketel Marte, who fielded a ball in the seventh inning of that game, remains a cornerstone of the lineup as the front office evaluates potential moves to improve a team that fell short of postseason expectations.
Analysis published November 4, 2026 highlights key areas for Arizona: bolstering starting pitching depth, addressing bullpen consistency, and deciding on contract extensions for core players. The Diamondbacks' front office faces a critical winter to build around Marte and return to contention in the National League West.
