Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte aggravates sprained ankle in loss at Tampa Bay
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KETEL MARTE #4 - SECOND BASEMAN - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
36 HR •
95 RBI •
.292 AVG
36 HR
95 RBI
.292 AVG
Tweaks ankle off bench Marte was removed from Sunday's game against the Rays after he appeared to aggravate his left ankle sprain during a pinch-hit appearance, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic repor...
Impact The 30-year-old returned to the lineup Saturday as the designated hitter after he sat out the previous three games due to an ankle sprain, but he quickly aggravated the injury after coming off the bench late in Sunday's contest. The severity of the injury this time around is unclear, but Marte's availability for the upcoming three-game series in Miami is now in question.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Not in lineup Sunday Marte is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
Impact After sitting out for three games due a low-grade ankle sprain, Marte returned to the lineup Saturday and went 1-for-3 with a walk. He'll sit for the series finale as he gets eased back into things, with Kevin Newman starting at second base and batting ninth.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
On base twice in return Marte went 1-for-3 with a walk in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Rays.
Impact Marte was back in the lineup, albeit as a designated hitter, after missing three games due to a left ankle injury. He batted leadoff against a left-hander, which has been the custom since late June. Marte was first injured Aug. 10 and attempted to return a couple of days later but was pulled from that contest. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo told MLB.com that Marte will be brought back easy as the DH. It's unclear how long it will be before he returns to the field.
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Back in lineup Saturday Marte (ankle) is serving as the designated hitter and batting in the leadoff spot Saturday's game against the Rays, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Marte has sat out of Arizona's last three games after being diagnosed with a low-grade ankle sprain Tuesday. He'll return to the lineup Saturday and avoid fielding duties as he plays DH while Kevin Newman starts at second base.
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Idle Friday Marte (ankle) is absent from the starting nine for Friday's game against the Rays.
Impact Marte was diagnosed with a low-grade ankle sprain Tuesday and will spend Friday's series opener on the bench. The second baseman hasn't started and finished a game since Aug. 8 but the Diamondbacks have already indicated he won't require an IL stint. Blaze Alexander will bat ninth and play the keystone Friday.
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Sitting out with ankle sprain Marte (ankle) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Rockies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Marte aggravated a low-grade left ankle sprain in Monday's game versus the Rockies and will now miss a second straight start. He is expected to avoid the injured list, and with a team off day coming Thursday, it's possible Marte will be ready to play this weekend in Tampa Bay. Blaze Alexander is handling second base Wednesday as the Diamondbacks look to complete the sweep.
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Diagnosed with ankle sprain Manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Marte has a low-grade left ankle sprain and will not need to be placed on the injured list, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Marte initially injured his ankle during Saturday's game against the Phillies and aggravated it during his lone at-bat Monday. It remains unknown how many more games the 30-year-old will need to sit out before his ankle returns to 100 percent, but the Diamondbacks' decision to keep him on the active roster is an encouraging sign.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Held out of Tuesday's lineup Marte (ankle) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
Impact The 30-year-old initially suffered the bruised ankle Saturday and returned to the lineup for Monday's series opener versus Colorado, but he exited the contest after showing discomfort during his first plate appearance. Marte was scheduled to undergo an MRI on the ankle Tuesday, though the team is still awaiting the results of the imaging, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic.
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Headed for further testing Marte will undergo an MRI on his left ankle Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Marte attempted to give it a go Monday against the Rockies but aggravated his left ankle injury in his first at-bat of the game and was forced to depart. A timeline for the second baseman's return should come into focus once the team's medical staff reviews his scans.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
Still struggling with ankle issue Marte was removed from Monday's game against the Rockies after his first at-bat, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Marte showed signs of discomfort at the dish during his first at-bat of the game, as he fell down on one of his swings and gingerly made his way to first base on a flyout. The team removed him from the matchup shortly afterward, deploying Kevin Newman at second base. It's clear that Marte is not yet 100 percent after suffering a bruised left ankle Saturday, and he'll be considered day-to-day until the club has more information to share on his availability moving forward.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
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Back in action Monday Marte (ankle) will start at second base and bat second in Monday's game against the Rockies.
Impact Marte exited Saturday's 11-1 win over the Phillies with a left ankle contusion, but he needed just one day of rest to move past the issue and take back his usual spot at the keystone. The 30-year-old has been one of the driving forces behind Arizona's surge up the National League standings in the second half, as he enters Monday's contest having slashed .329/.407/.795 with 11 home runs over the club's 22 games since the All-Star break.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday, as expected Marte (ankle) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact The second baseman exited Saturday's contest due to a left ankle contusion and said after the game he'll likely need a day off to recover, so it's no surprise he's on the bench Sunday. Marte also indicated he expects to rejoin the starting nine Monday versus the Rockies, so this should be a brief absence for the 30-year-old. Kevin Newman is manning the keystone Sunday for Arizona.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
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Avoids serious injury Marte (ankle) will likely miss Sunday's game against the Phillies but expects to play Monday against Colorado, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact After being slid into by Garrett Stubbs on Saturday and folding awkwardly, Marte expects to miss only one game with what's being labeled a bruised left ankle. The Diamondbacks determined that X-rays were unnecessary, a very positive sign for the second baseman. While he'll get a day off Sunday, Marte should be back in action Monday -- a favorable outcome considering he appeared to be in significant pain following the collision.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Avoids serious injury Marte (ankle) will likely miss Sunday's game against the Phillies but expects to play Monday against Colorado, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact After being slid into by Garrett Stubbs on Saturday and folding awkwardly, Marte expects to miss only one game with what's being labeled a bruised left ankle. The Diamondbacks determined that X-rays were unnecessary, a very positive sign for the second baseman. While he'll get a day off Sunday, Marte should be back in action Monday -- a favorable outcome considering he appeared to be in significant pain following the collision.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
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