Ketel Marte returns to the Diamondbacks lineup for the Philadelphia Phillies game

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte returns to the team’s lineup for Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The three-time All-Star is slated to bat fourth in the order. Marte has been absent from major league play since August 16, a period that included stints on both the restricted list and the injured list. His absence began after he failed to appear for a series against the Boston Red Sox. The return comes as the Diamondbacks navigate a competitive race for a Wild Card playoff spot. Arizona currently holds the third Wild Card position, maintaining a half-game lead over the San Diego Padres in the standings.

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