D-backs rest Ketel Marte for planned knee-safe day off amid playoff push
The Arizona Diamondbacks said Ketel Marte’s absence from Wednesday’s lineup was a preplanned day off as he continues to recover from knee inflammation after an injured-list stint; Marte had started the first two games after his Boston absence, and manager Torey Lovullo indicated he could return to defense soon, with Hazen stressing the need to protect him while the club chases a wild-card berth and answers questions about past no-shows.

