Ketel Marte placed on restricted list after reportedly not showing up for Diamondbacks game
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Key Points:
- The Arizona Diamondbacks placed second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list after he failed to show up for Monday night's game against the Boston Red Sox, with infielder Jose Fernandez recalled from Triple-A as a corresponding move.
- Marte is physically fine, but players on the restricted list do not get paid or accrue MLB service time until they return to the roster.
- This move comes nearly a year after Marte apologized for an extended absence following a burglary at his home, which had caused frustration among teammates during a playoff race.
- Despite not playing at his usual All-Star level in 2026, Marte has had a productive season and is under a six-year, $105 million contract with the Diamondbacks through 2030, holding a significant place in franchise history.
- Fernandez was already in Boston, prepared to replace Marte in the lineup and cover for third baseman Nolan Arenado if needed due to injury.
