Ketel Marte's Diamondbacks return plan emerges comes with a plea for fans
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Ketel Marte is expected to rejoin the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 31 after mysteriously disappearing before a game two weeks ago, with the team aiming to ease his return.
- Marte was placed on the restricted list following his no-show for an August 17 game and has since been moved to the 10-day injured list due to left knee inflammation.
- The Diamondbacks are creating a supportive environment for Marte's comeback, with manager Torey Lovullo emphasizing respect for Marte's individuality and urging fans to avoid booing.
- Marte has not yet addressed his absence with teammates as the team competes for a playoff spot, currently two games behind the Padres for the third Wild Card.
- This is not Marte's first unexplained absence; he previously missed games in 2025 after a burglary at his home, an incident for which he apologized to his teammates.
