Ketel Marte remains absent as Diamondbacks await explanation from him
Arizona Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:23 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Ketel Marte has not reported to the Arizona Diamondbacks after missing a game on August 17 against the Boston Red Sox. Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall expressed willingness to forgive Marte if he provides a reason for his absence. The team has had little communication from the player since his no-show. As of Thursday morning, no further details have been confirmed regarding Marte's situation.
- •Ketel Marte missed the August 17 game against the Red Sox
- •Derrick Hall is open to forgiving him if he explains
- •Limited communication from Marte since missing the game
- •Diamondbacks' status remains uncertain in his absence
- •No updates have been provided as of Thursday morning
- 3:23 PMArizona Sports — Derrick Hall: Ketel Marte has left Diamondbacks in dark about absence as of Thursday morning - Arizona Sports
"Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall said he would be willing to forgive Ketel Marte if the 2B gives a reason for not showing up.
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