Diamondbacks GM requests meeting with Ketel Marte amid absence
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:08 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen is seeking a meeting with Ketel Marte, who has been absent from the team after being placed on the restricted list. Marte's absence comes following a reported need for an MRI on his knee, but the team has not received an update regarding his personal situation. Team president Derrick Hall stated that they are eager to understand the nature of the issues keeping Marte away, especially as the Diamondbacks push for a National League wild-card berth, currently trailing the San Diego Padres. Marte's situation has raised concerns, indicating potential implications for the team's postseason aspirations. Hall expressed hope that the meeting with Marte will occur soon.
- •Ketel Marte is on the restricted list due to personal issues.
- •The team has not received communication about his status.
- •Arizona is chasing a wild-card berth, currently one game behind San Diego.
- •Team president Derrick Hall wants clarity on Marte's situation.
- •Marte's agent confirmed he is undergoing an MRI today.
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — What do Diamondbacks fans think about the latest Ketel Marte update?
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Ketel Marte and D-Backs finally address what happened
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall calls Ketel Marte situation 'bizarre,' says team needs explanation and apology from star
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks president talks latest on 'bizarre' Ketel Marte situation
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks GM requests meeting with Ketel Marte
"PHOENIX — After not showing up to Monday’s game and a week filled with speculation and uncertainty, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Ketel Marte spoke about the situation Thursday. Aug 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) looks off to the field against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning at Chase Field.
"PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks fans finally have some clarity about Ketel Marte, but have had different reactions to what was revealed. Aug 16, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) runs to the dugout during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Truist Park.
"Diamondbacks were still puzzled Thursday, Aug. 20, with team president and CEO Derrick Hall saying the Ketel Marte situation was a "complete mystery."
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 5:08 AMWhat do Diamondbacks fans think about the latest Ketel Marte update?
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks fans finally have some clarity about Ketel Marte, but have had different reactions to what was revealed. Aug 16, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) runs to the dugout during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Truist Park.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 3:39 AMKetel Marte and D-Backs finally address what happened
PHOENIX — After not showing up to Monday’s game and a week filled with speculation and uncertainty, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Ketel Marte spoke about the situation Thursday. Aug 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) looks off to the field against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning at Chase Field.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:50 PMDiamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall calls Ketel Marte situation 'bizarre,' says team needs explanation and apology from star
Ketel Marte remains away from the Diamondbacks after not showing up for Monday's game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:37 PMDiamondbacks president talks latest on 'bizarre' Ketel Marte situation
Diamondbacks were still puzzled Thursday, Aug. 20, with team president and CEO Derrick Hall saying the Ketel Marte situation was a "complete mystery."
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:21 PMDiamondbacks GM requests meeting with Ketel Marte
The Dbacks' team president forced the issue with his mysteriously absent star
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 7:53 AM“Certain Fans of Shohei Ohtani Can’t Be Rational” – LA Radio Host Defends Dodgers Analyst After Backlash For Criticising $700M Star- MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 6:59 AMBraves' disappointing $18M Silver Slugger went off the grid following second PED suspension
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 5:40 AMBrewers fans won’t want to miss Jimmy Rollins’ honest admission
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 5:33 AMStephen A. Smith convinced MLB salary cap is imminent even after Dodgers lost NLCS to Brewers
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 5:31 AM"Wasn't The Same Guy This Season": Dodgers Told to Make Urgent Shohei Ohtani Call After Loss to Brewers
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 4:37 AMRays’ Kevin Cash names his Game 4 starter after Friday’s postponement
