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Ketel Marte Back in Diamondbacks' Lineup, 2 Weeks After No-Show for Game in Boston
Marte said he missed the game because of pain and frustration, then apologized to teammates before returning as the designated hitter.
- On Monday, August 31, 2026, Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte returned to the starting lineup as designated hitter for the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Chase Field.
- Following his August 17 no-show at Fenway Park, Marte cited personal frustration and physical pain, telling reporters, "In that instance, I failed him," regarding manager Torey Lovullo.
- Hoping to repair damage and re-earn trust, the 32-year-old planned to apologize to his teammates before Monday's game, though some expressed frustration about the timing of his absence.
- The Diamondbacks hold a half-game lead over the San Diego Padres for the final National League wild-card spot while fighting to secure a playoff berth for the first time since 2023.
- After a stint on the 10-day injured list for mild left knee inflammation, Marte now looks to contribute to the team's postseason push following his reinstatement.
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Ketel Marte is back in Diamondbacks' lineup, 2 weeks after no-show for game in Boston
Ketel Marte is back in the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks after a two-week absence. Marte apologized to manager Torey Lovullo for not showing up for a game in Boston.
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Ketel Marte Explains No-Showing Diamondbacks Game at Fenway
Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte explained why he didn’t show up for the team’s game at Fenway Park on August 17.That day, the Diamondbacks were in Boston to play the Red Sox, and Marte was supposed to be in the team’s lineup. Instead, he no-showed the game, leading to his manager, Torey Lovullo, saying that […] The post Ketel Marte Explains No-Showing Diamondbacks Game at Fenway appeared first on HEAVY.
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