Ketel Marte placed on restricted list after missing game at Fenway
15 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:03 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was placed on the restricted list following his absence from the team's game against the Boston Red Sox on August 17. Team officials had hoped he would arrive before first pitch but ultimately made the roster move shortly before the game. Marte’s absence is linked to undisclosed personal reasons, with the Diamondbacks having not yet provided further details. Infielder Jose Fernandez has been called up to take his place on the roster. This incident marks the second consecutive season in which Marte has encountered unexpected absences.
- •Marte was expected to be the designated hitter against Boston.
- •The restricted list allows teams not to pay players under certain conditions.
- •Jose Fernandez replaces Marte on the Diamondbacks' roster.
- •Marte has faced issues affecting his participation in prior seasons.
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Ketel Marte Reportedly Going Back To Phoenix For MRI Amid Odd Situation
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Ketel Marte doesn’t show up for game and is placed on the restricted list by Diamondbacks
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Ketel Marte restricted list, explained: Why Diamondbacks star is away from team and what's next for infielder
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks place Ketel Marte on restricted list: What we know
- 1:16 AMESPN — D-backs put Marte on restricted list after no-show
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Ketel Marte placed on restricted list, did not show up to Diamondbacks game
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Ketel Marte doesn't show up for game and is placed on the restricted list by Diamondbacks
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks fans confused by Ketel Marte’s absence in Boston
"BOSTON — The Arizona Diamondbacks made one last move ahead of their series against the Boston Red Sox, placing All-Star Ketel Marte on the restricted list and calling up infielder Jose Fernandez. Aug 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) hits an RBI single in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field.
"BOSTON – In a strange turn of events, Ketel Marte was placed on the restricted list for the Arizona Diamondbacks after missing batting practice, and D-backs fans are questioning what exactly the situation is. Arizona infielder Marte (4) looks on from the dugout before they play the Washington Nationals at Chase Field in Phoenix on May 7, 2026.
"The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list after the All-Star infielder failed to show up for Monday night's game against Boston. The Diamondbacks did not give a reason for the move. Arizona recalled infielder Jose Fernandez to fill Marte's roster spot.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 6:03 PMKetel Marte Reportedly Going Back To Phoenix For MRI Amid Odd Situation
Ketel Marte was placed on the restricted list on Monday after not showing up for Monday's Game
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 4:04 PMKetel Marte doesn’t show up for game and is placed on the restricted list by Diamondbacks
Marte failed to arrive at Fenway Park for Arizona's game against Boston on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 1:36 PMKetel Marte restricted list, explained: Why Diamondbacks star is away from team and what's next for infielder
The Diamondbacks and Ketel Marte are in an awkward place after the All-Star was placed on the restricted list Monday. Here's what might come next.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 1:36 AMDiamondbacks place Ketel Marte on restricted list: What we know
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed infielder Ketel Marte on the restricted list Monday.
- ESPNAug 18, 2026, 1:16 AMD-backs put Marte on restricted list after no-show
The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list after the All-Star infielder failed to show up for Monday night's game against Boston.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:29 AMKetel Marte placed on restricted list, did not show up to Diamondbacks game
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list minutes ahead of their game against the Boston Red Sox after he didn't show up.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 11:54 PMKetel Marte doesn't show up for game and is placed on the restricted list by Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list after the All-Star infielder failed to show up for Monday night's game against Boston. The Diamondbacks did not give a reason for the move. Arizona recalled infielder Jose Fernandez to fill Marte's roster spot.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 11:47 PMDiamondbacks fans confused by Ketel Marte’s absence in Boston
BOSTON – In a strange turn of events, Ketel Marte was placed on the restricted list for the Arizona Diamondbacks after missing batting practice, and D-backs fans are questioning what exactly the situation is. Arizona infielder Marte (4) looks on from the dugout before they play the Washington Nationals at Chase Field in Phoenix on May 7, 2026.
- CBS MLBAug 17, 2026, 11:44 PMKetel Marte placed on restricted list after reportedly not showing up for Diamondbacks game
Marte traveled to Boston with the team, but did not show up to Fenway Park for Monday's game
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 11:36 PMKetel Marte, a no-show at Fenway Park, placed on restricted list
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list after he did not show up to the team's game against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 17
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 11:26 PMDiamondbacks place Ketel Marte on restricted list after he doesn't show up at Fenway Park for game vs. Red Sox
The Diamondbacks were hopeful that Ketel Marte would make it to Fenway Park before first pitch, but that wasn't the case.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 11:20 PMD-Backs place Ketel Marte on restricted list
BOSTON — The Arizona Diamondbacks made one last move ahead of their series against the Boston Red Sox, placing All-Star Ketel Marte on the restricted list and calling up infielder Jose Fernandez. Aug 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) hits an RBI single in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field.
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