D-Backs' Lovullo Defends Marte: 'Great Teammate'

Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo pushes back on latest round of Ketel Marte rumors

The Arizona skipper came down firmly in defense of Ketel Marte.

D-backs' Lovullo defends Marte: 'Great teammate'

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo went to bat for Ketel Marte on Tuesday, saying any idea that the star second baseman is fracturing the Arizona clubhouse "couldn't be further from the truth."

Diamondbacks Manager Backs Ketel Marte Amid Clubhouse Rumors

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo publicly defended star player Ketel Marte after reports suggested he was causing clubhouse issues due to frequent absences. Lovullo rejected claims that Marte was not a good teammate and emphasized that days off are part of a structured plan agreed upon with the player. Marte, in his 10th season, has a .249 batting average, with 11 home runs and 37 RBIs, and has only missed four games this season. Previ…

D-backs' Torey Lovullo defends Ketel Marte after clubhouse rumors - Burn City Sports Phoenix Sports

MIAMI – When rumors begin to circulate about a star player, the easiest reaction is often to assume there must be some truth behind them. That is why Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo’s recent defense of Ketel Marte carried so much weight. Reports suggested that some people within the organization were frustrated with star second baseman Ketel Marte for sitting out games and questioned his value as a teammate. Lovullo quickly shut those…