Ketel Marte returns to Arizona for left knee MRI amid personal issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks is set to return to Arizona for an MRI on his left knee on August 18. This decision follows his absence from the Diamondbacks' game against the Boston Red Sox, where he was placed on the restricted list due to a personal issue. Marte has faced left knee discomfort recently and was scratched from the lineup in Atlanta over the weekend. Team officials are balancing concerns for Marte's wellbeing with frustration over his lack of communication. The Diamondbacks are currently determining the implications of Marte's placement on the restricted list regarding pay.
- •Marte returns to Arizona for an MRI on August 18.
- •He was placed on the restricted list for personal reasons.
- •Marte has dealt with left knee discomfort recently.
- •His absence raised concerns among teammates and officials.
- •Timing of the MRI is crucial for his potential return.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte returning to Arizona for MRI, source says
"A source says Ketel Marte will return to Arizona for a left knee MRI, adding a new wrinkle to an absence the Diamondbacks have struggled to explain.
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