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Ketel Marte scratched as D-backs chase Wild Card berth

7/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ketel Marte was scratched from the Arizona Diamondbacks' July 23, 2026 lineup because of back stiffness.
The stiffness stems from a chronic back problem that began with a September 2019 stress reaction.
Marte is batting .258 with 18 homers and 59 RBIs in 98 games this season.
Arizona leads St. Louis by a half game for the final Wild Card berth.

History

Historical Context

The Diamondbacks promoted Paul Goldschmidt in August 2011; by 2015 he posted a .321 average with 33 homers and 110 RBIs. In July 2026 outfielder Ketel Marte missed a game with back stiffness linked to a September 2019 stress reaction. These recurring back problems have pushed Arizona to prioritize depth and injury monitoring in Wild-Card races.

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Story summary

Ketel Marte was scratched from the Arizona Diamondbacks' July 23, 2026 lineup because of back stiffness.
The stiffness stems from a chronic back problem that began with a September 2019 stress reaction.
Marte is batting .258 with 18 homers and 59 RBIs in 98 games this season.
Arizona leads St. Louis by a half game for the final Wild Card berth.

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