Diamondbacks hold meeting to support Ketel Marte ahead of return
MLB Trade Rumors • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks' veteran players met with officials at Chase Field to discuss star second baseman Ketel Marte's return. They agreed to move forward with Marte on the team despite past issues. Marte is expected to come off the injured list on Monday, August 31, as the Diamondbacks prepare for a series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Marte has been sidelined due to knee inflammation and missed a game on August 17. While he has not yet addressed his teammates directly, he reportedly apologized to management last week.
- •Veteran players and Diamondbacks officials met at Chase Field.
- •Discussion centered on Ketel Marte's situation and return.
- •Marte expected to return from injured list on August 31.
- •He missed a game on August 17 due to knee inflammation.
- •Manager Torey Lovullo believes an apology from Marte would help team cohesion.
- 10:52 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Diamondbacks To Reinstate Ketel Marte - MLB Trade Rumors
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks players meet with officials, set stage for Marte's return
"A group of veteran players met with Arizona Diamondbacks officials to chart a path forward from the drama surrounding star second baseman Ketel Marte.
"The mysterious Ketel Marte situation continues.
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External links- MLB Trade RumorsAug 31, 2026, 10:52 PMDiamondbacks To Reinstate Ketel Marte - MLB Trade Rumors
The mysterious Ketel Marte situation continues.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 12:02 PMDiamondbacks players meet with officials, set stage for Marte's return
A group of veteran players met with Arizona Diamondbacks officials to chart a path forward from the drama surrounding star second baseman Ketel Marte.
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