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Diamondbacks Activate Ketel Marte for Phillies Series Opener

9/1/2026

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Arizona Diamondbacks activated Ketel Marte for Monday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Marte had missed a Boston game, then spent time on the restricted and 10-day injured lists for knee inflammation.
He apologized to manager Torey Lovullo and teammates, saying body pain caused his absence.
Marte will bat cleanup as the Diamondbacks’ designated hitter in the series.

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Arizona Diamondbacks activated Ketel Marte for Monday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Marte had missed a Boston game, then spent time on the restricted and 10-day injured lists for knee inflammation.
He apologized to manager Torey Lovullo and teammates, saying body pain caused his absence.
Marte will bat cleanup as the Diamondbacks’ designated hitter in the series.