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Arizona places Ketel Marte on restricted list

8/18/2026

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Arizona placed second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list after missing Monday’s Boston game.
The club recalled infielder Jose Fernandez from Triple-A Reno to replace Marte.
Manager Torey Lovullo said Marte is “fine” but dealing with an issue and has had minimal contact.
Marte, in year 2 of a $105 million contract with $11.5 million 2031 option, has 21 homers as Arizona sits 66-60, behind the Padres for NL wild-card.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1998, the Diamondbacks captured the 2001 World Series—becoming the fastest expansion team to win a title—thanks to stars like Luis González, who hit 57 homers that season. The franchise’s tradition of big contracts continues: second baseman Ketel Marte signed a $105 million deal through 2031, mirroring past high-payroll moves that still shape Arizona’s wild-card ambitions.

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Arizona placed second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list after missing Monday’s Boston game.
The club recalled infielder Jose Fernandez from Triple-A Reno to replace Marte.
Manager Torey Lovullo said Marte is “fine” but dealing with an issue and has had minimal contact.
Marte, in year 2 of a $105 million contract with $11.5 million 2031 option, has 21 homers as Arizona sits 66-60, behind the Padres for NL wild-card.

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