Nightengale's Notebook: Ketel Marte going AWOL has D'backs teammates fuming

Ketel Marte's absence from the Arizona Diamondbacks has left his teammates frustrated and the organization vulnerable. The star player, who walked away from the team two weeks ago, is expected to return to the clubhouse on Monday to apologize and attempt to salvage the season. Marte's behavior has embarrassed the Diamondbacks, angered some clubhouse members, and put the credibility of the front office and manager Torey Lovullo at risk.

If he performs well, he could save Lovullo's job and prevent the team from missing the postseason for the eighth time in nine years. However, if Marte struggles, the Diamondbacks' season could end again without a playoff berth. The organization has coddled Marte over the years, extending his contracts and allowing him to dictate his own rules. This has led to his teammates feeling powerless and the team looking like puppets.