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Ketel Marte Returns Aug. 31 After Knee Injury

8/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ketel Marte will be activated by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 31 against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Marte entered the 10-day injured list after left-knee inflammation was diagnosed.
Manager Torey Lovullo said the team will give Marte a “soft space” to re-emerge.
The Diamondbacks are 69-62, two games behind the Padres for the NL wild-card spot.
Starter Brandon Pfaadt said teammates remain supportive of Marte despite outside drama.

History

Historical Context

Arizona was granted a Major League Baseball franchise on March 9 1995 and began play in 1998; the Diamondbacks captured the 2001 World Series, defeating the New York Yankees and later earning five NL West titles. In 2024, shortstop Ketel Marte returned from injury under manager Torey Lovullo, echoing the team’s earlier reliance on key players to chase a wild-card berth.

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Story summary

Ketel Marte will be activated by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 31 against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Marte entered the 10-day injured list after left-knee inflammation was diagnosed.
Manager Torey Lovullo said the team will give Marte a “soft space” to re-emerge.
The Diamondbacks are 69-62, two games behind the Padres for the NL wild-card spot.
Starter Brandon Pfaadt said teammates remain supportive of Marte despite outside drama.

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