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Diamondbacks Place Ketel Marte on Restricted List

8/21/2026

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Marte Injured

Diamondbacks placed second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list after he missed the Fenway game.
Mike Hazen said Marte will move from the restricted list to the 10-day injured list.
MRI revealed inflammation in Marte’s upper hamstring and medial knee joint, and he received an injection.
Diamondbacks recalled infielder Jose Fernandez from Triple-A to fill Marte’s roster spot.

Summary

Marte Removed

Arizona removed Marte from the trade block before the season began after initially listing him.
Red Sox, Rays and Mariners expressed interest, each demanding a sizable return for Marte.
Marte’s six-year, $116.5 million extension through 2025 makes him an affordable All-Star trade asset.
Arizona’s 11-1 loss at Fenway was partly blamed on the void left by Marte.
President Derrick Hall said on radio he remains unsure of Marte’s whereabouts and status.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 the Yankees opened the new Yankee Stadium, won the AL East by eight games and finished 103–59. Derek Jeter set the franchise hits record with his 2,722nd hit on September 11 and captured the Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente awards. His later hamstring and calf DL stints, such as in 2011, show how losing a key infielder can quickly drop a team’s rank.

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Marte Injured

Diamondbacks placed second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list after he missed the Fenway game.
Mike Hazen said Marte will move from the restricted list to the 10-day injured list.
MRI revealed inflammation in Marte’s upper hamstring and medial knee joint, and he received an injection.
Diamondbacks recalled infielder Jose Fernandez from Triple-A to fill Marte’s roster spot.

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