Complete timeline of strange Ketel Marte saga, from bizarre Fenway no-show to casino during Diamondbacks game
Even Diamondbacks officials have been puzzled at Marte's situation of late. Here's what's known about his absences from Arizona.
Here is a timeline of Ketel Marte's recent situation with the Arizona Diamondbacks, based on the provided source material:
**January 2026** - Ketel Marte signed a six-year contract extension with the Diamondbacks.
**August 18, 2026** - During a game against the Boston Red Sox, Ketel Marte did not show up for the team's road trip to Boston. The Diamondbacks placed him on the restricted list after he did not appear at the stadium. Manager Torey Lovullo stated Marte was dealing with a personal issue, but provided little further information. Marte was later seen at the hotel bar with a group of people.
**August 19, 2026** - Additional reports suggested Ketel Marte was dealing with a left knee injury and was set to undergo an MRI in Phoenix. His agent later confirmed Marte was managing a personal matter and undergoing an MRI the following day. The situation remained unclear as to whether the absence was due to the injury or personal issue, but Marte expressed optimism about his recovery and future contributions to the team.
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