{
  "id": 4663925,
  "title": "Diamondbacks reportedly activating Ketel Marte ahead of Monday's game following absence, knee injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/diamondbacks-reportedly-activating-ketel-marte-ahead-of-mondays-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T15:45:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/diamondbacks-reportedly-activating-ketel-marte-ahead-of-mondays-game-following-absence-knee-injury-154543691.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Arizona Diamondbacks have activated second baseman Ketel Marte from the 10-day injured list ahead of their Monday game, following his recent absence due to a knee injury and a personal issue. Marte was sidelined since August 16 when he failed to show up for a game against the Boston Red Sox, citing a \"personal issue.\" Manager Torey Lovullo had initially attempted to explain the situation to reporters, but provided limited information. Marte's previous absence from games, including a three-game trip to the Dominican Republic after his home was burglarized last season, had been reported earlier this season. Despite this, Lovullo defended Marte, stating that he has been an exceptional player for the team and that any days off are scripted and subject to player input. Marte was later reported to have undergone an MRI on his knee, leading to his addition to the injured list. Interestingly, he was seen gambling at a casino during Arizona's game on August 21. Lovullo confirmed that Marte is free to do whatever he wants as long as he fulfills his team responsibilities. Marte, who had played in 118 games this season, is currently batting .249/.314/.446 with 21 home runs and 67 RBI. The Diamondbacks are in second place in the NL West, nine and a half games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, and hold the third NL Wild Card spot.",
  "summary": "Marte hasn't played since August 16 and has been on the IL with a knee issue.",
  "key_points": [
    "Arizona Diamondbacks activate Ketel Marte from injured list.",
    "Marte absent since August 16 due to knee injury and personal issue.",
    "Diamondbacks in second place in NL West, nine games behind Dodgers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}