Ketel Marte - Page 13 - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Back in lineup Thursday Marte (back) is starting at second base and batting second Thursday versus the Mets.

Impact Marte has been bothered by lower-back discomfort over the last couple of days, but he appeared off the bench in the Diamondbacks' loss to the Mets on Wednesday and will return in full for Thursday's series finale. The 29-year-old boasts a .284/.364/.500 batting line with 15 homers, 44 RBI, six steals and 61 runs scored through 80 games this season.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters as pinch hitter, plays field Marte (back) served as a pinch hitter, went 0-for-1, and played the field in the final inning in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Mets.

Impact Marte was held out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive day due to lower back soreness, but Wednesday's activity suggests the issue is a minor one. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said following the game that the infielder was on track to start Thursday's series finale, per MLB.com.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to back issue Marte is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Mets due to lower-back soreness, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This back issue also explains his absence from Tuesday's series opener against New York, though there has been no indication that Marte will require a trip to the injured list. He could maybe return for Thursday's series finale. Geraldo Perdomo is playing second base for the Diamondbacks on Wednesday and Nick Ahmed will cover shortstop.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Marte remains absent from the lineup Wednesday versus the Mets.

Impact Marte was also held out of Tuesday's series opener against New York, though there has been no report of any physical issue. Geraldo Perdomo is playing second base and batting leadoff for Arizona on Wednesday as Nick Ahmed covers shortstop and hits eighth.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Tuesday Marte is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact Geraldo Perdomo is playing second base and batting leadoff. Nick Ahmed will start at shortstop and hit eighth. This appears to be a planned day of physical and mental rest for Marte, who went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Sunday's series finale versus the Angels.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads off against lefty Marte batted leadoff and went 1-for-5 in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Angels.

Impact The Diamondbacks hadn't seen a left-handed starter in nearly two weeks, during which Geraldo Perdomo was elevated to leadoff. It was unclear if Perdomo would handle the role full time, but it appears Marte retained the spot atop the order against lefties, as he'd been doing all season.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What we learned in MLB this week: Shohei Ohtani is still peaking

Bo Bichette is underrated, Michael Harris II and Ketel Marte are back, and Christian Yelich isn't cooked. Here's what we learned across MLB...

JUNE 29, 2023

What we learned in MLB this week: Shohei Ohtani is still peaking

Pops another homer Marte went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Rays.

Impact Marte's power swing remained in action Tuesday, as he clobbered his fifth homer in his last seven games. He's up to 15 long balls on the year, his most since a 32-homer campaign in 2019. The second baseman has also been hitting well generally of late with at least one knock in 10 of his last 11 games. Marte is up to a .295/.374/.526 slash line with 43 RBI, 60 runs scored, 13 doubles, four triples and six stolen bases through 74 contests. His place in the top half of a strong lineup bodes well for his continued production as long he keeps hitting well.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep again Marte went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's win over the Giants.

Impact Marte's two-run blast in the eighth inning proved to be the deciding hit of Sunday's victory. Over his last 12 games, he's drilled five home runs while going 18-for-44 (.409). Marte's bounce-back campaign is still going strong; he's slashing .294/.373/.518 with 31 extra-base hits and 58 runs scored through 322 plate appearances.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, scores three times Marte went 2-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's loss to the Giants.

Impact Marte crushed a hanging slider from Ryan Walker to right field in his first at-bat of the game, giving Arizona an early 1-0 lead. But the second baseman wasn't done yet, driving home Jake McCarthy with an RBI single in the fifth before coming around to score himself during a four-run inning for the Diamondbacks as they retook the lead. Marte scored three times in the contest and has now homered in three of his five games, collecting nine RBI over that stretch. He's been red-hot at the plate in June, hitting .324 with five home runs, 18 RBI and a whopping 25 runs scored.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs 12th homer Marte went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run during Thursday's 5-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact The 29-year-old went deep during the seventh inning to give Arizona a four-run advantage, which proved pivotal since Washington rallied for a couple late runs. Marte extended his on-base streak to 16 games and is hitting .328 with four home runs, 14 RBI, 20 runs and a 14:9 BB:K during that span.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte, D-backs edge Nats 5-3 in makeup matinee Ketel Marte's three-run blast powered the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 victory and a delayed series win over the host Washington Nationals...

JUNE 22, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Launches three-run homer Marte went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored during Tuesday's 7-5 loss at Milwaukee.

Impact Marte extended Arizona's lead to 4-0 with a three-run shot, his 11th homer of the year, to right field during the second inning, but the bullpen was unable to maintain the advantage. The 29-year-old extended his hit streak to seven games and has gone 12-for-25 with four extra-base hits, eight RBI and 10 runs during that stretch, raising his season slash line to .293/.366/.498.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Marte is not in the starting lineup versus the Guardians on Sunday.

Impact Marte has been excellent in the month of June with a .998 OPS over 49 at-bats, but he'll get a chance to rest for the series finale against Cleveland. Geraldo Perdomo is leading off and playing second base in Marte's absence.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in big way Marte went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Marte returned to the starting lineup after being given two days out off due to back tightness, although he did serve as a pinch hitter Wednesday. His third-inning homer briefly gave Arizona a lead, but starter Ryne Nelson couldn't hold it. The home run was the 10th in 64 games for Marte, who hit 12 in 137 games last season.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Thursday Marte (back) is in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Phillies.

Impact Marte will play second base and bat second against the Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola as he returns in full from a bit of lower-back tightness. He drew a walk off the bench Wednesday and is slashing .280/.353/.473 with nine homers and six steals through 63 games this year.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Used as pinch hitter Marte (back) entered as a pinch hitter and walked in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Marte, who didn't start a second consecutive game due to back tightness, was well enough to serve as a pinch hitter for Pavin Smith in the eighth inning. It was notable that Josh Rojas ran for him after Marte walked.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling back tightness Marte is sitting out Wednesday due to lower-back tightness which he first felt on a slide in Monday's game versus the Phillies, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact It explains why Marte is missing a second straight start. The good news is it doesn't appear to be serious, with Marte expecting to be available off the bench Wednesday before possibily return to the lineup Thursday. Geraldo Perdomo is sliding over to second base Wednesday, with Nick Ahmed drawing the start at shortstop.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting in second straight Marte is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The Diamondbacks haven't provided an explanation for his Marte's absence from the lineup, but he may be dealing with an injury or illness since he was also on the bench for Tuesday's 15-3 loss. Geraldo Perdomo will cover the keystone in place of Marte, who had produced an .878 OPS over his first 10 games of June.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Tuesday Marte is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies.

Impact Josh Rojas will cover second base and bat seventh versus the Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler. This looks to be a routine night off for Marte, who tallied three hits and three runs scored in the Diamondbacks' series-opening victory Monday.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting day off Marte is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Nationals.

Impact Marte will get a breather with it being a day game after a night game. The Diamondbacks are going with Josh Rojas at second base and Emmanuel Rivera at the hot corner.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ignites offense Marte went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact Marte batted leadoff and took the first pitch he saw to right-center field for a double, setting the stage for Arizona's three-run first inning. He later singled and came around on Corbin Carroll's home run in the ninth that gave the Diamondbacks extra cushion. Marte has put last season's sub-par results behind him and improved across the board. The second baseman is slashing .279/.341/.480 with a 120 wRC+.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marte makes All-Star statement with 3-hit game WASHINGTON -- Early in the season, when the D-backs were mapping out future plans, they floated the idea of holding an optional workout duri...

JUNE 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Homers in loss Marte went 1-for-4 with a walk and two-run home run in Sunday's 8-5 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Marte's two-run home run in the fourth was shaping up to the game-winning hit, but Atlanta stunned the home team with a grand slam in the ninth to steal the victory. The homer was Marte's ninth in 56 games, which far outpaces the 12 hit over 137 games in 2022.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two doubles to extend streak Marte went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's win over Colorado.

Impact Marte cut the Rockies' lead to 4-3 with an RBI double in the seventh before eventually scoring the winning run after doubling again with two outs in the ninth. The 29-year-old Marte has hit safely in 11 straight games, going 15-for-48 with six extra-base hits in that span. He's now slashing .284/.342/.486 with eight homers, 33 runs scored, 23 RBI and six stolen bases through 231 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

KETEL MARTE NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

What we learned in MLB this week: Shohei Ohtani is still peaking