Ketel Marte returns to Arizona for left knee MRI amid personal issue
Yahoo Sports • 2 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.
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — What Ketel Marte's agent said about his Diamondbacks return
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Ketel Marte’s agent provides an update on the All-Star after sudden absence
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte returning to Arizona for MRI, source says
- 4:03 PMArizona Sports — Reports: Ketel Marte going back to Arizona for MRI after Fenway Park no-show - Arizona Sports
"PHOENIX — For the first time since his unexpected absence from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, Ketel Marte has offered an update on his situation — even if the message came through his agent. Charisse Espinosa-Dash, Marte’s agent, told MLB Network insider Jon Morosi on Wednesday that the All-Star is “currently managing a personal matter” and will undergo an MRI on his knee Thursday.
"Ketel Marte recently left a game for knee soreness and will have an MRI. Why he did not tell the Diamondbacks he was not going to Monday's game remains unclear.
"Agent Charisse Espinosa-Dash said Kelet Marte will have an MRI on his knee and wants to return. She never explained why he did not show up in Boston.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 7:53 PMWhat Ketel Marte's agent said about his Diamondbacks return
Agent Charisse Espinosa-Dash said Kelet Marte will have an MRI on his knee and wants to return. She never explained why he did not show up in Boston.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:58 PMKetel Marte’s agent provides an update on the All-Star after sudden absence
PHOENIX — For the first time since his unexpected absence from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, Ketel Marte has offered an update on his situation — even if the message came through his agent. Charisse Espinosa-Dash, Marte’s agent, told MLB Network insider Jon Morosi on Wednesday that the All-Star is “currently managing a personal matter” and will undergo an MRI on his knee Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 4:11 PMDiamondbacks' 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.
- Arizona SportsAug 18, 2026, 4:03 PMReports: Ketel Marte going back to Arizona for MRI after Fenway Park no-show - Arizona Sports
Ketel Marte recently left a game for knee soreness and will have an MRI. Why he did not tell the Diamondbacks he was not going to Monday's game remains unclear.
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