KETEL MARTE NEWS

Slugs seventh homer Marte went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Giants.

Impact Marte took Sam Long yard in the third inning to record his seventh home run of the season. He returned to the lineup after getting Tuesday to allow an extra day of rest for his lingering hamstring injury. The issue has caused him to serve as Arizona's designated hitter exclusively since June 21. In 18 games since, Marte has managed a .268 average with three home runs, six RBI and 10 runs scored. Overall, Marte owns a .269/.363/.444 line across 322 plate appearances for the season.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford's RBI single completes Giants' rally past D-backs

Brandon Crawford hit a game-ending RBI single and the San Francisco Giants rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3

JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still feeling hamstring Marte was given a rest day Tuesday, one day after legging out a double-play groundball, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports. He was available off the bench.

Impact Limited to designated hitter the last three weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury that continues to linger, Marte hustled to avoid grounding into a double play Monday, which may have been the reason for Tuesday's off day. "He's giving it all he can," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said. "We're trying to have him slow down, but he gave us everything he could. It was a big, big play. You know, we talked about winning inches here. That was one." Lovullo mentioned earlier this week that Marte may get back onto the field in a game before the All-Star break.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Marte is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.

Impact Daulton Varsho will step in as Arizona's designated hitter, the spot Marte has exclusively occupied since returning to action June 21 after a stint on the injured list due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Manager Torey Lovullo recently suggested that Marte could soon be ready to play second base, with the Diamondbacks ideally breaking him back into the infield at some point over their final few games before the All-Star break.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May get innings at 2B Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Marte may begin playing second base in a game prior to the All-Star break, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Marte has served as a designated hitter the last three weeks since a hamstring injury cropped up mid-June. Lovullo said he'll try to get Marte an inning or two late in a game before the break but added there's a schedule mapped out to get him back on the field after the All-Star game. The discomfort Marte is feeling is much less than before, but the Diamondbacks remain cautious.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks' bullpen narrowly holds off Giants to win 4-3

For the past three weeks Ketel Marte’s tender left hamstring has limited him to designated hitter for the Diamondbacks, but his hustle to beat out a throw wound up keying a rally i...

JULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flores leads Giants against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit game

The San Francisco Giants take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after Wilmer Flores had four hits against the Padres on Sunday

JULY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe single caps Rockies rally at D-Backs for road series win

Connor Joe drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single off All-Star Joe Mantiply in the seventh inning, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat Arizona 3-2 and take three of f...

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Friday's lineup Marte isn't starting Friday against the Rockies.

Impact Marte started in the last four games and went 4-for-13 with two doubles, two runs and two RBI. However, he'll take a seat while Cooper Hummel serves as the designated hitter and bats sixth.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removed again for pinch runner Marte went 1-for-2 with two walks before being removed for a pinch runner in the eighth inning of Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Rockies.

Impact It's been three weeks since Marte first suffered a hamstring injury, and Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo continues to play it safe with him. This was the second consecutive game in which he was removed for a pinch runner in the late innings. Marte has not played the field since returning from the injury.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies play the Diamondbacks with 1-0 series lead

The Colorado Rockies lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves for pinch runner Marte started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Giants.

Impact Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo continues to use Marte at DH, fearing the aggravation of a recent hamstring injury if the manager puts the player in the field. That fear was apparently at play in the ninth inning, when Lovullo removed Marte for a pinch runner after the DH singled home a run and became the tying run. Marte has not played in the field since June 21.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants erase early deficit, rally to beat Diamondbacks 7-5

Austin Slater hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded double in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied from an early four-run deficit, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 an...

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants head into matchup against the Diamondbacks on losing streak

The San Francisco Giants come into the matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks as losers of six straight games

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants look to stop road losing streak, take on the Diamondbacks

The San Francisco Giants will attempt to break their three-game road skid in a matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits in series finale Marte is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Marte will head to the bench for only the second time since he made his return from a hamstring injury June 21. Because the injury still inhibits his lateral movement in the infield, Marte has served exclusively as a designated hitter in his eight starts since returning to the lineup, going a collective 6-for-27 with a home run, nine walks, four runs and two RBI over those games. Cooper Hummel will serve as Arizona's DH in the series finale Sunday.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks fifth homer Marte went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's 11-7 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Marte went 0-for-8 in his previous two games, and his homer Saturday was his first extra-base hit in eight contests since he returned from a hamstring injury. The 28-year-old is expected to remain as the designated hitter, as he's been kept out of the field since his return. The second baseman is slashing .264/.351/.424 with five homers, 24 RBI, 37 runs scored, four stolen bases and 23 doubles in 285 plate appearances. Given how cautious Arizona has been with the star infielder, it would be surprising to see him test his luck on the basepaths much in the near future.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers, Joe power Rockies to 11-7 victory over Diamondbacks

Brendan Rodgers homered, Connor Joe had a three-run triple and the Colorado Rockies overcame a two-homer game by Arizona’s Christian Walker and beat the Diamondbacks 11-7

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains DH through weekend Marte will continue to serve as the designated hitter at least through the current series against the Rockies, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The Diamondbacks are being extra cautious with Marte, who sustained a hamstring injury more than two weeks ago. He's since returned but served as the DH in seven games played. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo mentioned giving Marte a day off in the coming days.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks cruise 9-3 as Rockies lose another pitcher

David Peralta, Alek Thomas and Carson Kelly homered, and Merrill Kelly pitched seven strong innings to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, who...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On base four times Marte went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Padres.

Impact Marte once again served as the designated hitter as he works his way back from a hamstring injury. He was never tested on the base paths, scoring easily from second base on Buddy Kennedy's double in the seventh inning and walking home from third base when Carson Kelly was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth. This was the fifth straight game in which Marte served as the DH, and he's 4-for-15 with eight walks during that stretch.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks rally from 6-run deficit to beat Padres 7-6

Josh Rojas scored the winning run in the ninth inning when shortstop C

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not full speed yet Marte is taking ground balls and hitting during practice but is not yet up to full speed after missing time due to a hamstring injury, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic report...

Impact Marte served as the designated hitter for a fifth consecutive game Sunday. The Diamondbacks are being careful with their starting second baseman, who's had a history over hamstring injuries. The team is off Monday, so the next chance for Marte to take the field is Tuesday against the Padres.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as DH again Marte started at designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with two walks in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Marte hasn't played the field since injuring his hamstring last weekend. He served at DH on Wednesday and again Friday. Jake Hager filled in at second base with Buddy Kennedy nursing a wrist injury.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Marte isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Padres, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Marte returned to the lineup Tuesday against San Diego and went 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Jake Hager starts at the keystone and bats eighth.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE