D-backs manager Lovullo feels betrayed by Marte's absence on trip
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:21 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo expressed feelings of betrayal over Ketel Marte's unexplained absence during the team's road trip to Boston. The lack of communication regarding Marte's situation has raised concerns within the organization. Lovullo's comments reflect the team's struggle with player accountability and overall cohesion as the season progresses. The club is expected to address Marte's situation in the coming days as they look to clarify his status moving forward.
- •Lovullo called Marte's absence a betrayal
- •Marte disappeared during a road trip
- •Concerns raised within the Diamondbacks organization
- •Expectations for clarity on Marte's situation soon
- 12:21 PMYahoo Sports — “I felt betrayed” – Diamondbacks Skipper Opens Up About ‘Pain’ & ‘Frustration’ He Felt Over Ketel Marte Disappearing On Team
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he 'felt betrayed' after Ketel Marte's unexplained absence
- 1:14 AMESPN MLB — D-backs' Lovullo 'betrayed' by Marte's no-show
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Dbacks’ Torey Lovullo felt “betrayed” following Ketel Marte situation
"Arizona Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo said he felt “betrayed” by Ketel Marte’s absence for the series opener against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday. Marte had sustained a left knee injury in the first game of the series against the Atlanta Braves, sat out the second game and returned for the third game.
"PHOENIX – As the Arizona Diamondbacks return home from a whirlwind of a road trip, manager Torey Lovullo reflected on his emotions following the Ketel Marte situation. The three-time All-Star skipped the August 17th game vs.
"Lovullo went on to sympathize with the emotions of what athletes experience through competition, but he still seeks answers from Marte.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 12:21 PM“I felt betrayed” – Diamondbacks Skipper Opens Up About ‘Pain’ & ‘Frustration’ He Felt Over Ketel Marte Disappearing On Team
Arizona Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo said he felt “betrayed” by Ketel Marte’s absence for the series opener against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday. Marte had sustained a left knee injury in the first game of the series against the Atlanta Braves, sat out the second game and returned for the third game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:02 AMDiamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he 'felt betrayed' after Ketel Marte's unexplained absence
Lovullo went on to sympathize with the emotions of what athletes experience through competition, but he still seeks answers from Marte.
- ESPN MLBAug 22, 2026, 1:14 AMD-backs' Lovullo 'betrayed' by Marte's no-show
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he felt betrayed by Ketel Marte's mysterious disappearance during a road trip in Boston.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 12:16 AMDbacks’ Torey Lovullo felt “betrayed” following Ketel Marte situation
PHOENIX – As the Arizona Diamondbacks return home from a whirlwind of a road trip, manager Torey Lovullo reflected on his emotions following the Ketel Marte situation. The three-time All-Star skipped the August 17th game vs.
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