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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Swats clutch homer Saturday
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Marte went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a 4-3 extra-inning win over the Astros on Saturday.
Marte's lone hit was a big one, as his eighth-inning solo homer tied the game 3-3. The long ball was his first since the veteran infielder was activated from the injured list Aug. 31. Marte has notched exactly one hit in each of his four contests since returning, going 4-for-14 with a 2:1 BB:K during that span. He's at a .251/.317/.449 slash line with 22 homers, 66 runs, 68 RBI and four stolen bases through 122 contests on the campaign.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Absent from Arizona lineup
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Marte is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Phillies.
Marte started the first two games of the series after returning from the injured list Monday, but he'll exit the lineup for Wednesday's matinee. Ildemaro Vargas will cover second base for the Diamondbacks.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Logs one hit in return
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Marte went 1-for-3 with a walk in a loss to the Phillies on Monday.
Marte made a somewhat abrupt return after a dramatic couple weeks during which he initially no-showed a game against Boston before landing on the restricted list and then on the IL due to a knee injury. The infielder was greeted by a chorus of boos by his home crowd upon his first at-bat, which ended with a groundout. However, Marte ultimately got aboard twice with a sixth-inning walk and an eighth-inning single. The Diamondbacks are currently half a game behind San Diego for the NL's final wild-card spot, so Marte figures to be a consistent presence in Arizona's lineup moving forward despite his recent antics.
The Diamondbacks activated Marte (knee) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Marte is back in the Arizona lineup Monday, starting in the designated hitter spot and batting cleanup in the series opener against the Phillies. The 32-year-old was a no-show for the Diamondbacks' Aug. 17 game against the Red Sox, which led to him being placed on the restricted list initially before he was moved to the IL with left knee inflammation.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Set to return Monday
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Marte (knee) is expected to be activated ahead of Monday's game against the Phillies, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Marte was initially placed on the restricted list when he failed to show up for a game at Fenway Park on Aug. 17. Both teammates and and team officials were left in the dark about the absence, before Marte and his agent met with general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo a few days later. The second baseman was then transferred to the 10-day injured list after an MRI revealed inflammation in his left knee.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Minimum-length IL stint expected
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Marte (knee) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the Diamondbacks' series opener against the Phillies on Aug. 31, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Marte is increasing his baseball activities this week while recovering from left knee inflammation, which forced him to the IL last Thursday. The injury isn't considered a long-term issue, and the expectation is that the veteran second baseman will be available for the final month of the regular season. Ildemaro Vargas has been serving as the Diamondbacks' primary option at the keystone in Marte's absence over the past week.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Working out at training facility
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Marte (knee) is throwing and doing upper-body work at the Diamondbacks' spring training facility Saturday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Marte will add hitting to his rehab next week. The second baseman was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday and could rejoin the club Aug. 31, when the Diamondbacks open a homestand against the Phillies.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Officially moved to IL
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The Diamondbacks placed Marte on the 10-day injured list Thursday with left knee inflammation.
After being on the restricted list all week following his no-show for the team's series in Boston, Marte will now spend at least the next 10 days on the injured list. General manager Mike Hazen said earlier Thursday he expected Marte to rejoin the team following his trip to the IL, but it's unclear if that will be in 10 days or longer, as there's been no indication of the severity of Marte's inflammation. Ildemaro Vargas should continue to handle the bulk of the playing time at second base for Arizona while Marte is out.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Will be moved to 10-day IL
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Marte (knee) will be placed on the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the Reds, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen, manager Torey Lovullo and Marte's agent all met earlier Thursday, but Hazen declined to provide specifics on Marte's knee issue, only saying he expects Marte to rejoin the team following a stint on the injured list. How long that stint will be is the big question after Marte didn't show up for Arizona's series in Boston this week. Ildemaro Vargas figures to continue to see increased playing time in the middle infield while Marte is sidelined.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: GM noncommittal on return this season
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Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen was noncommittal Wednesday when asked on the Wolf and Luke Show on 98.7 FM whether Marte (knee/personal) will return this season, Jody Jackson of DBacks.tv reports.
Marte was placed on the restricted list Monday after not showing up to Fenway Park for the Diamondbacks' game against the Red Sox as he tended to a personal matter. The second baseman has since flown back to Arizona, where he was scheduled to undergo an MRI on his left knee. He sat out Saturday's contest due to knee soreness but returned to the lineup Sunday. Hazen plans to meet with Marte face-to-face Thursday, and there could be more clarity on the 32-year-old's status after that meeting. The Diamondbacks begin a homestand Friday versus the Reds.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Managing knee issue
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Marte (personal) is returning to Arizona on Tuesday to undergo an MRI on his left knee, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
The 32-year-old was placed on the restricted list Monday and didn't report to Fenway Park for the series opener against the Red Sox due to a personal matter, but he's apparently also dealing with a knee injury. Marte was considered day-to-day while tending to the personal issue, but a longer absence could be in store depending on what the MRI reveals. Marte previously missed out on a start Saturday against Atlanta due to left knee soreness before returning to the lineup a day later.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Tending to personal matter
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Marte, who was placed on the restricted list Monday, didn't report to Fenway Park ahead of the Diamondbacks' game against the Red Sox due to a personal matter and is being considered day-to-day, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Marte's situation remains murky, and the Diamondbacks have yet to comment when the three-time All-Star might return to the team or whether he'll face any kind of discipline after he had been expected to play Monday. Ildemaro Vargas started at second base in the series opener in Boston and would be in store for more playing time if Marte misses additional games.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Goes on restricted list
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The Diamondbacks placed Marte on the restricted list Monday.
The team has yet to provide an explanation behind the transaction, nor is it clear how long Marte might be away from the Diamondbacks. Ildemaro Vargas will draw the start at second base in Monday's series opener in Boston in Marte's stead.
Marte went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Atlanta.
Marte was back on the field after being removed from Friday's game with soreness in his left knee. He was held out of Saturday's game before returning Sunday. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said the knee has been bothering him since the series against the Padres two weeks ago. It's possible the knee could continue to bark, prompting more days off going forward.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Back in lineup Sunday
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Marte (knee) will start at second base and bat cleanup in Sunday's game in Atlanta, Jody Jackson of DBacks.tv reports.
Marte was lifted early in Friday's 2-0 win due to knee soreness, prompting the Diamondbacks to keep him on the bench for Saturday's 10-3 victory. The 32-year-old's knee appears to have responded well to the day of rest, so he'll settle back into his usual spot in the field and batting order in the series finale. Before his early exit Friday, Marte had been on a heater at the plate, going 7-for-15 with two home runs, one double, two walks, five RBI and four runs over his previous four contests.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Sitting Saturday
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Marte (knee) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Marte was pulled from Friday's game after aggravating a knee injury that had been bothering him for about a week. He'll take another day off Saturday to recover, giving Ildemaro Vargas a start at second base.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Lifted with knee soreness
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Marte was removed from Friday's game against Atlanta due to left knee soreness.
Marte seemingly suffered the injury while attempting to field a groundball in the first inning and was replaced on defense in the second. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but the Diamondbacks may provide more details after the game.
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