D-backs manager Lovullo backs Marte amid clubhouse rumors
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 2:58 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo defended Ketel Marte on June 10, stating that rumors of the star second baseman causing discord in the clubhouse are unfounded. Lovullo emphasized Marte's positive influence and role as a teammate. These comments come amid speculation regarding team dynamics as the season unfolds.
- •Torey Lovullo made his remarks on June 10.
- •He called Marte a 'great teammate.'
- •Rumors suggest Marte is fracturing the clubhouse.
- •Lovullo contends that the rumors are untrue.
- •Team dynamics are under scrutiny this season.
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks manager defends Ketel Marte after report that he was causing issues in the clubhouse with absences
- 2:17 AMESPN — D-backs' Lovullo defends Marte: 'Great teammate'
"Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo went to bat for Ketel Marte on Tuesday, saying any idea that the star second baseman is fracturing the Arizona clubhouse "couldn't be further from the truth."
"The idea that Ketel Marte is problematic in the Diamondbacks clubhouse, manager Torey Lovullo said, "is not true at all."
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 2:58 AMDiamondbacks manager defends Ketel Marte after report that he was causing issues in the clubhouse with absences
The idea that Ketel Marte is problematic in the Diamondbacks clubhouse, manager Torey Lovullo said, "is not true at all."
- ESPNJun 10, 2026, 2:17 AMD-backs' Lovullo defends Marte: 'Great teammate'
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo went to bat for Ketel Marte on Tuesday, saying any idea that the star second baseman is fracturing the Arizona clubhouse "couldn't be further from the truth."
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