Ketel Marte’s Absence Deepens as Personal Loss Is Revealed

The Athletic’s reporting links Ketel Marte’s mysterious no-show and ongoing absence from the Diamondbacks to personal grief beyond a knee issue: Marte was placed on the 10-day IL after missing a game, was later seen near the team’s Salt River Fields complex, and Ken Rosenthal reports he’s coping with the loss of a close family member (his maternal grandmother in 2025 and his mother in 2017). Marte has apologized, manager Torey Lovullo says he retreats when frustrated, and the piece argues fans and the team should show compassion as Arizona navigates a pivotal stretch with Marte’s massive extension in mind.