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Ketel Marte misses game, raises concerns for Diamondbacks fans

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Ketel Marte misses game, raises concerns for Diamondbacks fans
Summary

Arizona Diamondbacks' second baseman Ketel Marte was a late scratch for the game against the Boston Red Sox on August 17. Manager Torey Lovullo cited a personal issue, stating that Marte is on the restricted list but physically fine. Marte has since returned to Phoenix for an MRI on his left knee, which he injured on August 14. Confusion about his absence has led to frustrations among fans and media, leading to questions about his relationship with the team. During this time, Marte was reportedly seen socializing at a team hotel bar, adding to the concerns about his availability and commitment.

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Status Watch
  • •Ketel Marte was scratched prior to the game against the Red Sox.
  • •Manager Lovullo mentioned Marte is on the restricted list due to a personal issue.
  • •Marte is returning to Phoenix for an MRI on his left knee.
  • •His absence has sparked frustration and concern among fans and media.
  • •Reports indicate Marte was seen at a hotel bar after the game.
Latest Updates
  • 11:53 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks move Ketel Marte to 10-day IL after puzzling absence
  • 9:29 AMYahoo Sports — “Someone’s Lying”;”What’s Going ON?” – MLB Fans Baffled By Ketel Marte Situation After Diamondbacks President Demands Apologies
  • 3:32 AMESPN — D-backs moving Marte to IL 3 days after no-show
  • 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondback' star Ketel Marte will move to 10-day injured list after mysterious absence
  • 1:49 AMMLB Trade Rumors — Diamondbacks To Transfer Ketel Marte To Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors
  • 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ketel Marte’s Agent Provides Major Update on Diamondbacks All-Star
  • 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro doubles down on Ketel Marte criticism: ‘He’s very much a selfish, individual player’
  • 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks fans, local media running out of patience with Ketel Marte
What they're saying
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte will be transferred to the 10-day injured list from the restricted list, three days after he failed to show up for a game in Boston. General manager Mike Hazen confirmed Thursday that Marte is headed to the injured list and will return once he's healthy, which The Arizona Republic and MLB.com first reported. Manager Torey Lovullo said he has struggled to get information from the veteran slugger throughout the process.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks have had to navigate the last two games against the Boston Red Sox without three-time All-Star infielder Ketel Marte.However, the reasoning behind his absence remained unclear after he traveled with the team to Boston but never showed up at the ballpark Monday night for the series opener.Reports surfaced Tuesday that Marte was […] The post Ketel Marte’s Agent Provides Major Update on Diamondbacks All-Star appeared first on HEAVY.

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Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte has been the talk of the town since his surprising no-show for the series opener against the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday. Marte was placed on the 10-day IL on Thursday because of left knee inflammation, but the baseball community is widely discussing his mysterious disappearance.

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