Diamondbacks place Ketel Marte on restricted list before Red Sox series
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that infielder Ketel Marte has been placed on the restricted list prior to their series against the Boston Red Sox. Marte, who traveled with the team to Fenway Park but did not show up, was initially set to be the designated hitter in the lineup. Sources confirm that Marte is physically fine but missed the game for personal reasons. In response, Arizona recalled infielder José Fernández from Triple-A Reno to fill the roster spot. The Diamondbacks entered the series with a record of 66-59, contending for a Wild Card spot in the National League.
- •Ketel Marte placed on the restricted list for personal reasons.
- •Marte traveled to Boston but did not attend the game.
- •José Fernández called up from Triple-A Reno as a replacement.
- •Diamondbacks are currently 66-59 in the playoff race.
- •Team is 1.0 game out of a Wild Card spot.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona Diamondbacks General Manager Announces Ketel Marte Update
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks vs Red Sox updates. Ketel Marte's agent makes statement
- 5:17 PMYahoo Entertainment — Diamondbacks place Ketel Marte on restricted list after he doesn't show up to play Red Sox; 2B reportedly having MRI on knee - Yahoo Sports
- 5:04 AMYahoo Sports — New Ketel Marte Details Emerge During Diamondbacks vs Red Sox Series
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona Diamondbacks Announced Sudden Ketel Marte News Before Red Sox Series
"The Arizona Diamondbacks are in Boston for a three-game series against the Red Sox beginning Monday night.However, right before the game, the Diamondbacks did not have star infielder Ketel Marte at Fenway Park despite him traveling to Boston with the team.Arizona eventually announced a sudden and fairly notable roster move involving the 32-year-old.D-Backs Announce Marte […] The post Arizona Diamondbacks Announced Sudden Ketel Marte News Before Red Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Arizona Diamondbacks recently concluded a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.But the Diamondbacks were concerned when star second baseman Ketel Marte did not show up at Fenway Park ahead of the series opener on Monday despite traveling with the team.The switch hitter did not play in any of the Diamondbacks’ three […] The post Arizona Diamondbacks General Manager Announces Ketel Marte Update appeared first on HEAVY.
"New details have emerged regarding Ketel Marte during the first game of the Arizona Diamondbacks vs Boston Red Sox series. The post New Ketel Marte Details Emerge During Diamondbacks vs Red Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 5:30 AMArizona Diamondbacks General Manager Announces Ketel Marte Update
The Arizona Diamondbacks recently concluded a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.But the Diamondbacks were concerned when star second baseman Ketel Marte did not show up at Fenway Park ahead of the series opener on Monday despite traveling with the team.The switch hitter did not play in any of the Diamondbacks’ three […] The post Arizona Diamondbacks General Manager Announces Ketel Marte Update appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:26 PMDiamondbacks vs Red Sox updates. Ketel Marte's agent makes statement
Amid the Ketel Marte issues, the Diamondbacks look to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Red Sox on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
- Yahoo EntertainmentAug 18, 2026, 5:17 PMDiamondbacks place Ketel Marte on restricted list after he doesn't show up to play Red Sox; 2B reportedly having MRI on knee - Yahoo Sports
The Diamondbacks were hoping Marte would make it to Fenway Park before first pitch, but that wasn't the case.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 5:04 AMNew Ketel Marte Details Emerge During Diamondbacks vs Red Sox Series
New details have emerged regarding Ketel Marte during the first game of the Arizona Diamondbacks vs Boston Red Sox series. The post New Ketel Marte Details Emerge During Diamondbacks vs Red Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:37 AMArizona Diamondbacks Announced Sudden Ketel Marte News Before Red Sox Series
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in Boston for a three-game series against the Red Sox beginning Monday night.However, right before the game, the Diamondbacks did not have star infielder Ketel Marte at Fenway Park despite him traveling to Boston with the team.Arizona eventually announced a sudden and fairly notable roster move involving the 32-year-old.D-Backs Announce Marte […] The post Arizona Diamondbacks Announced Sudden Ketel Marte News Before Red Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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