Diamondbacks President Takes Ketel Marte Beef Public
The Diamondbacks' president laid out the disconnect in communication with star second baseman Ketel Marte.
Arizona Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall discussed Ketel Marte's recent mysterious absence on a Phoenix radio station on August 20. Hall stated he does not know much about the situation but expressed disappointment that the All-Star second baseman did not report for his scheduled game against the Boston Red Sox. On Monday, August 17, Marte failed to appear at Fenway Park and was subsequently placed on the restricted list, meaning he was unpaid.
The following day, conflicting reports suggested Marte was either in Boston or Phoenix for an MRI on his knee. Marte's agent, Charisse Espinosa-Dash, stated that Marte was managing a personal matter and was scheduled to undergo the MRI, adding that Marte remained optimistic about his recovery. Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen had requested a meeting with Marte to discuss the situation.
Marte had also been placed on the restricted list in July 2025 when he left the team to attend to a personal matter last season.
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