Marte’s Boston hotel-room standoff sheds light on personal loss and Diamondbacks’ roster moves
New details show Ketel Marte refused to leave his Boston hotel room for a game amid a personal family-loss situation, leading the Diamondbacks to place him on the restricted list and later move him to the injured list. Marte apologized after an extended meeting with manager Torey Lovullo, GM Mike Hazen, and his agent, and he’s expected to come off the IL Monday. The episode prompted discussions about clubhouse morale and the balance between player well-being and winning, with teammates and executives acknowledging the impact on the team and lingering questions about repercussions.