Arizona Diamondbacks Move Ketel Marte to Restricted List After No-Show

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed All-Star infielder Ketel Marte on the restricted list after he failed to appear for the team’s scheduled game against Boston. The club delayed posting its starting lineup until roughly 15 minutes before first pitch and offered no public explanation for the roster move.

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Marte left the first inning of the Diamondbacks’ win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday because of soreness in his left knee. He returned to the lineup on Sunday, when Arizona fell 5-3. A year earlier, Marte was placed on the restricted list following a break-in at his Dominican Republic home during the All-Star break; he later apologized for missing three games after traveling back to his residence.

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To fill the vacancy created by Marte’s absence, Arizona recalled infielder Jose Fernandez from the minors. The team’s decision to move Marte to the restricted list effectively removes him from the active roster while preserving his contract status.

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Marte, a three-time All-Star, is batting .249 with 21 home runs and 67 RBIs across 118 games this season. Those numbers place him among the Diamondbacks’ primary offensive contributors.

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Marte’s removal from the active roster reduces the Diamondbacks’ middle-infield depth and could affect their offensive production in the weeks ahead, especially given his role as a power-hitting shortstop. The team’s reliance on a recalled prospect underscores the immediate need for a stable replacement while Marte’s status remains unclear.

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