Arizona’s Diamondbacks announced Thursday that second baseman Ketel Marte has been transferred from the restricted list to the 10‑day injured list because of left‑knee inflammation. The move comes after Marte and his agent, Charisse Espinosa‑Dash, met in person with general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo in Scottsdale to discuss his failure to report for the team’s Monday game in Boston.
Meeting in Scottsdale
According to Hazen, the meeting was “productive” and focused on the events of the past week, though he declined to share specific details. Hazen confirmed that an MRI had identified inflammation in Marte’s knee and that the player received an injection to reduce the swelling.
Knee injury and restricted‑list status
Marte exited the Diamondbacks’ August 14 game against the Atlanta Braves with knee soreness and sat out the following day. He returned to the field on Sunday, playing second base, and traveled with the team to Boston for the series against the Red Sox. However, he did not report to the ballpark on Monday, leaving manager Torey Lovullo without a confirmed lineup until just 20 minutes before game time. The team subsequently placed Marte on the restricted list, a status that prevents back‑dating his injured‑list stint.
Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo said he heard from Marte on Tuesday and that the MRI results were confirmed. Because Marte was on the restricted list, his injured‑list period must begin on Thursday and will last the standard ten days.
Team outlook
Arizona snapped a three‑game losing streak with a 7‑6, 10‑inning win in Boston on Wednesday. The Diamondbacks were idle on Thursday and will host the Cincinnati Reds for a three‑game series beginning Friday. The club remains one game behind the San Diego Padres for the final National League wild‑card spot.
What this means for fans
Marte’s absence removes a key bat and defensive presence from the lineup during a critical stretch of the season. The team’s decision to move him to the injured list ensures he will receive proper medical care while allowing the roster to fill his spot with a replacement player for the next ten days.
Fans in the Phoenix area and across Arizona will be watching the upcoming series against the Reds closely, hoping the Diamondbacks can maintain their push for a postseason berth while Marte recovers.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
