Ketel Marte targets his return with the Diamondbacks next week
The stellar Dominican second baseman, Ketel Marte, is nearing his return to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ lineup. According to recent statements by manager Torey Lovullo, the organization has designed a strategic plan to ensure the player returns to the field in optimal condition to face the final stretch of the Major League season.
Currently, the player is on the 10-day injured list after experiencing inflammation in his left knee. Medical studies, including an MRI performed in Phoenix, confirmed the discomfort that forced Marte to leave the game on August 14th against the Atlanta Braves.
A recovery process underway
As part of his treatment, the Dominican received an injection to reduce inflammation and is currently following a rehabilitation program at Salt River Fields, the franchise’s spring training complex. The goal is for him to be available to join the team early next week.
There is definitely a strategy to get him back on the field and healthy.
Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks manager
The recovery process has been under the media spotlight, especially after his stint on the MLB restricted list during the series against the Boston Red Sox. Faced with questions about his off-field activities during that period, Lovullo came to his player’s defense, emphasizing that Marte is an adult capable of making his own decisions and that at no point were team rules broken.
Ketel Marte shows progress in his rehabilitation through his social media
The news of his possible return is a morale and athletic boost for the Diamondbacks, who are confident in the positive impact the Dominican player has on both the team’s offense and defense at this crucial stage of the campaign.
