Ketel Marte is placed on the injured list by the Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks have made the decision to place Dominican second baseman Ketel Marte on the 10-day injured list. This measure comes after the results of an MRI confirmed the presence of inflammation in his left knee, a physical issue that has affected his recent performance on the diamond.
The determination was made after a meeting between the player, his agent, and the organization’s top brass, including general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo. The goal of this meeting was to address both the player’s medical situation and the unofficial events that occurred during the last week.
Treatment details and contractual status
As part of his recovery process, the 32-year-old player received an injection intended to reduce inflammation in the affected area. According to statements by Mike Hazen, there is optimism within the franchise that this treatment will allow Marte to rejoin the starting lineup once his mandatory rest period ends.
- The 10-day injured list period goes into effect starting this Thursday, with no possibility of retroactivity due to his recent stint on the restricted list.
- Marte had previously been placed on the restricted list after missing a commitment at Fenway Park without notice, an event that was initially classified by the club as a personal matter.
- Management described the dialogue with the player as productive and it is expected that he will soon be able to rejoin his teammates.
The organization maintains confidence in Ketel Marte’s contribution for the final stretch of the season, hoping for a successful recovery to once again rely on his offense in the pursuit of a Wild Card spot in the National League.
So far, the star second baseman has had an outstanding campaign, accumulating 21 home runs and an OPS of .760, establishing himself as a fundamental piece in Arizona’s offensive structure. The Diamondbacks are confident that, after completing the medical protocol, Marte will be back to help the team in its postseason aspirations.
