Ketel Marte exits game against Braves with left knee soreness
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks left Friday's game against the Braves after the first inning due to left knee soreness. Marte fielded a ground ball but had difficulty making the throw to first, resulting in a bobble. Despite finishing the inning, he did not return for the second inning. His departure raises concerns about his health, especially as the Diamondbacks seek to secure a wild-card playoff position. Ildemaro Vargas replaced Marte at second base.
- •Marte left the game after the first inning with knee soreness.
- •He attempted to field a grounder and bobbled it, leading to an infield single.
- •Ildemaro Vargas replaced him at second base for the remainder of the game.
- •Marte leads the team with 21 home runs and 68 RBIs this season.
- •The Diamondbacks are in a tight playoff race as the season progresses.
- 1:25 AMESPN MLB — D-backs' Marte exits vs. Braves with sore left knee
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte leaves game vs. Braves with left knee soreness
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — How severe is Ketel Marte’s injury after early exit against Braves?
"Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte left Arizona’s game against Atlanta after the first inning Friday with left knee soreness. The three-time All-Star fielded a grounder by Braves leadoff man Drake Baldwin going to his left and awkwardly tried to turn to throw to first. Marte dropped the ball as he turned and Baldwin reached on an infield single.
"ATLANTA – Ketel Marte leaving Friday’s game against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning is the kind of moment that can change the feeling around an entire season. After a ground ball hit towards Marte’s way, which saw him bobble the grab, he left with left knee soreness.
"Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte left Arizona's game against Atlanta after the first inning Friday with left knee soreness.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 15, 2026, 1:25 AMD-backs' Marte exits vs. Braves with sore left knee
Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte left Arizona's game against Atlanta after the first inning Friday with left knee soreness.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:09 AMDiamondbacks' Ketel Marte leaves game vs. Braves with left knee soreness
Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte left Arizona’s game against Atlanta after the first inning Friday with left knee soreness. The three-time All-Star fielded a grounder by Braves leadoff man Drake Baldwin going to his left and awkwardly tried to turn to throw to first. Marte dropped the ball as he turned and Baldwin reached on an infield single.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:57 PMHow severe is Ketel Marte’s injury after early exit against Braves?
ATLANTA – Ketel Marte leaving Friday’s game against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning is the kind of moment that can change the feeling around an entire season. After a ground ball hit towards Marte’s way, which saw him bobble the grab, he left with left knee soreness.
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