Did Diamondbacks DFA Ketel Marte? Explaining Odd Situation with D-Backs All-Star
Arizona recalled infielder Jose Fernandez after Marte was ruled out minutes before first pitch, and the team gave no public explanation.
- On Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks placed All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list after he failed to appear at Fenway Park for the game against the Boston Red Sox.
- Team officials, who expected the 32-year-old to start, did not disclose a reason for the move. Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reported Marte is not injured.
- Arizona recalled infielder Jose Fernandez to fill the roster spot. The Diamondbacks entered Monday one game behind the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres for a National League wild-card spot.
- Placement on the restricted list allows teams to proceed for "personal, legal or non-baseball reasons," according to MLB. Teams have the option of not paying players during this period.
- Marte, a back-to-back All-Star in 2024 and 2025, previously went on the restricted list a year ago during the All-Star break. He is slashing.249/.314/.446 with 21 home runs and 67 RBI this season.
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Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte moved to restricted list after going AWOL in Boston
Ketel Marte is back on the restricted list for the second time in his career, this time after he didn't show up to Monday's road game against the Red Sox. The Diamondbacks didn't post their lineup until 15 minutes before first pitch, when they announced the roster move.
Arizona Diamondbacks Announced Sudden Ketel Marte News Before Red Sox Series
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in Boston for a three-game series against the Red Sox beginning Monday night.However, right before the game, the Diamondbacks did not have star infielder Ketel Marte at Fenway Park despite him traveling to Boston with the team.Arizona eventually announced a sudden and fairly notable roster move involving the 32-year-old.D-Backs Announce Marte NewsThe Diamondbacks placed Marte on the restricted list, which temporarily…
Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolBOSTON (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks put Dominican Ketel Mars on the restricted list after infidel All-Star didn't show up for Monday night's game against Boston.
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