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Ketel Marte is set to return on Aug. 31 after a left-knee issue and a stint on the 10-day IL following his Aug. 17 no-show; Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says the team is planning a careful reintroduction for Marte as Arizona fights to reach the playoffs, and he asks fans to welcome him back with support rather than boos.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Ketel Marte’s Aug. 17 no-show in Boston left him feeling betrayed, citing a knee issue and miscommunication for Marte’s absence. Marte was on the restricted list for three days before being placed on the 10-day injured list after an MRI, and photos of him at a casino emerged; Lovullo indicated Marte should apologize to the team before returning to games.
Ketel Marte vanished for a game amid a growing mystery about his status, with Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo saying he felt betrayed by the drama; Marte was later placed on the 10-day injured list with left knee inflammation and was spotted at a casino for hours during rehab, as Arizona battles for a playoff spot. The team won 9-0 in his absence, and Lovullo stressed Marte is free to handle things as long as he shows up for rehab with Salt River Fields, eyeing a return within about 10 days.
Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte, who was scratched from Monday's game and later placed on the injured list with left knee inflammation after a team meeting, was seen gambling at a Talking Stick casino during Friday's 9-0 win over the Reds at Chase Field. Manager Torey Lovullo said Marte is free to do as he wishes as long as he shows up, posts, and does his work; the public reason for his absence remains unclear. Marte is a core player this season, hitting .249 with 21 homers and 67 RBIs in 118 games, and Arizona remains one game back in the National League Wild Card race.
Ketel Marte, on the Diamondbacks’ injured list after failing to appear for a game in Boston and later undergoing knee tests, was spotted at a casino during Friday’s home game against the Reds, drawing frustration from manager Torey Lovullo and highlighting ongoing off-field drama around the veteran second baseman as the team contends with a down season.
Arizona sports columnist Dan Bickley argues Ketel Marte’s repeated absences and recent off-field choices are eroding his Diamondbacks legacy, while the team remains financially tethered to a large contract through 2030. Manager Torey Lovullo’s balancing act, Marte’s casino-night outing, and the ensuing clubhouse frustration underscore a growing rift that could leave the franchise stuck with a diminished star and an uncertain future unless Marte reconciles, returns to the field, and restores trust.
Ketel Marte, the Diamondbacks’ injured star, was photographed gambling at a casino near the team complex while Arizona won to stay in playoff contention. Manager Torey Lovullo said Marte is free to do as he wishes provided he handles rehab and shows up ready to work, following a prior no-show that briefly triggered the restricted list. Teammates stressed his presence is crucial for the postseason run, leaving the clubhouse to navigate mixed feelings as Marte works toward a return.
Ketel Marte, who is on the 10-day injured list with left knee inflammation, reportedly spent about four hours at a casino Friday night while the Diamondbacks hosted the Reds and was a no-show for Arizona's 9-0 win. Manager Torey Lovullo said Marte is free to do what he wants as long as he resumes rehab duties, which included an earlier session at Salt River Fields; Marte had a meeting with Diamondbacks leadership, and his absence has prompted calls for explanation from teammates. With an IL stint looming, the club hopes minimal time on the injured list as Marte eyes a return in the final month.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said the team is focused on Ketel Marte’s return after a productive meeting with Marte, GM Mike Hazen, and Marte’s agent, following Marte’s unexplained absence at Fenway Park and his placement on the 10-day IL with left knee inflammation.
Ketel Marte is headed to a 10-day injured list after MRI showed inflammation in his upper hamstring and knee; he received an injection and will miss the next three series, with a possible return Aug. 31 against the Phillies as the Diamondbacks hope to have him back this season.
Ketel Marte was placed on the 10-day injured list with left knee inflammation after meeting with Diamondbacks leadership; he had previously been on the restricted list for a 'personal issue.' An MRI showed inflammation and he received an injection. The IL can't be backdated, so the earliest return is around Aug. 30 once healthy, and he won't be paid for the three days he spent on the restricted list.
The Diamondbacks transferred Ketel Marte from the restricted list to the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his upper hamstring and left knee; Marte is expected to return to action once healthy after a personal-issues-related absence, with team leadership expressing support and a plan to move forward.
Derrick Hall said he’d forgive Marte if he explains why he didn’t show for Monday’s game, as Marte heads to Phoenix for an MRI and a meeting with GM Hazen; the unexplained absence remains a mystery, with Arizona still chasing a Wild Card.
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen offered a guarded update on Ketel Marte’s unexplained absence, saying few details are known and Marte is en route for a knee MRI; it remains unclear whether he’ll play in 2026, as Lovullo expressed concern and the team previously placed Marte on the restricted list while he recovers.
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen plans an in-person meeting with Ketel Marte after Marte undergoes a knee MRI in Phoenix, hoping for clarity on a potential return this season despite many unknowns as the club battles for a playoff spot.