Ketel Marte returns to Arizona Diamondbacks after missing Boston series
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte returned to the lineup Monday after missing a series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park earlier this month. Marte was initially placed on the restricted list and later the Injured List following his absence from the team. Addressing the media for the first time since the incident, Marte characterized his decision to skip the game as a personal moment of frustration. He stated that he did not receive input from anyone else regarding the absence and noted he failed manager Torey Lovullo by not appearing. When asked if he had a message for the fans, Marte declined to comment. The Diamondbacks currently hold a Wild Card position in the National League playoff race.
- •Ketel Marte batted fourth for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.
- •The infielder previously missed a series at Fenway Park earlier this month.
- •Marte spent time on both the restricted list and the Injured List.
- •The team remains in contention for a National League Wild Card spot.
- 12:27 AMESPN MLB — Marte rejoins D-backs, says he 'failed' Lovullo
- 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Ketel Marte is back in Diamondbacks' lineup, 2 weeks after no-show for game in Boston
- 11:06 PMCBS MLB — Ketel Marte returns to Diamondbacks after no-showing team: 'A moment of frustration'
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Ketel Marte Finally Tells His Side After Skipping D-Backs-Red Sox Game
"Ketel Marte was back at the ballpark Monday and in the starting lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks, two weeks after the three-time All-Star's unexpected no-show before a game in Boston left the team scrambling. The 32-year-old apologized to manager Torey Lovullo for the way he handled the situation. “In that instance, I failed him by not showing up,” Marte said through an interpreter.
"Ketel Marte was back at the ballpark Monday and in the lineup for the Diamondbacks, two weeks after the three-time All-Star's unexpected no-show before a game in Boston left the team scrambling.
"Marte failed to join the team at Fenway Park on Aug. 17 and was placed on the restricted list, then hit the IL with a knee issue
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 1, 2026, 12:27 AMMarte rejoins D-backs, says he 'failed' Lovullo
Ketel Marte was back at the ballpark Monday and in the lineup for the Diamondbacks, two weeks after the three-time All-Star's unexpected no-show before a game in Boston left the team scrambling.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 11:08 PMKetel Marte is back in Diamondbacks' lineup, 2 weeks after no-show for game in Boston
Ketel Marte was back at the ballpark Monday and in the starting lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks, two weeks after the three-time All-Star's unexpected no-show before a game in Boston left the team scrambling. The 32-year-old apologized to manager Torey Lovullo for the way he handled the situation. “In that instance, I failed him by not showing up,” Marte said through an interpreter.
- CBS MLBAug 31, 2026, 11:06 PMKetel Marte returns to Diamondbacks after no-showing team: 'A moment of frustration'
Marte failed to join the team at Fenway Park on Aug. 17 and was placed on the restricted list, then hit the IL with a knee issue
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 10:57 PMKetel Marte Finally Tells His Side After Skipping D-Backs-Red Sox Game
The Arizona Diamondbacks infielder opened up...
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