Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte caught at casino during game
The Arizona Diamondbacks are just one game back of the third and final NL Wild Card spot entering Saturday. Unfortunately for Arizona, it hasn’t exactly been “all hands on deck.” Three-time All-Star Ketel Marte didn’t show up for Arizona’s game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday night, leading to his being placed on the…
On August 10, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, a three-time All-Star, was absent from the team's game against the Boston Red Sox. Manager Torey Lovullo explained that Marte was dealing with a personal issue and was subsequently placed on the restricted list. Later, Marte was reportedly seen at a casino during the Diamondbacks' game against the Cincinnati Reds, according to SleeperMLB.
The incident has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some fans expressing concern over Marte's behavior. Despite the controversy, Lovullo stated that players are allowed to have an evening with their families once they are released by the medical team.
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