KETEL MARTE NEWS

Slugs second homer Marte went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a double in a loss to the Padres on Friday.

Impact Marte supplied both of the Diamondbacks' runs in the loss, taking Craig Stammen deep for a two-run blast in the seventh inning. Through two games, the center fielder has collected six hits in 10 at-bats, going deep twice and driving in three.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Return to '19 form? Marte raking to start year It's early, but based on the first two games of the season, it seems the 2019 version of Ketel Marte is back, and that is good news for the...

APRIL 3, 2021 • MLB.COM

Hosmer homers again, Snell fans 8 as Padres beat Arizona 4-2

Blake Snell struck out eight before being pulled after 4 2/3 scoreless innings in his Padres debut, and Eric Hosmer homered for the second straight game and drove in three runs as...

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects four hits Thursday Marte went 4-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's 8-7 loss to San Diego.

Impact Marte, who started in center field and batted second, mashed during spring training and kept it going Opening Day. He posted a 1.181 OPS with 10 of his 14 spring hits going for extra bases. Center field may be his primary home in 2021 after playing mostly at second base in 2020.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yet another Opening Day loss, but this time the Diamondbacks don't sound defeated Madison Bumgarner got off to another trying start, but Ketel Marte and the rest of the offense offered a potent glimpse of hope.

APRIL 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hosmer, Padres beat Diamondbacks 8-7 in wild opener

Eric Hosmer had a homer among his three hits and drove in three runs, newcomer Victor Caratini also had three RBIs and the San Diego Padres gave up four long balls in the fifth inn...

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Marte (illness) is back in the lineup Monday against the Cubs, leading off and playing center field, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marte was scratched Sunday with a non-COVID illness, but it was evidently a minor issue. There's little reason to fear for his readiness for Opening Day.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with non-COVID illness Marte was scratched from Sunday's Cactus League lineup with a non-COVID illness, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was slated to start in center field and bat leadoff, but he'll instead receive the day off. The specifics of the situation remain unclear, but it's unlikely to affect Marte's availability for Opening Day.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swats leadoff homer Marte went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and two walks in Wednesday's spring game against Cleveland.

Impact Marte went deep for the third time this spring, leading off the bottom half of the first inning -- the sixth time in 13 games that he's batted leadoff. He's also made six starts as the second batter in the order. Marte appears poised to return to his 2019 form, having gone 12-for-34 with five doubles, three home runs, six RBI, five walks and 11 runs scored this spring. Additionally, per David Adler of MLB.com, Marte's tied with Giancarlo Stanton for the spring lead with five balls having left his bat at 110 mph or higher.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling a lot better, a huge relief to the star San Diego shortstop, his team and his many fans

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to action Friday Marte (ankle) is starting in center field and batting leadoff in Friday's spring game against the Brewers.

Impact The 27-year-old exited Tuesday's matchup with the A's due to soreness in his left ankle, but he's ready to retake the field Friday. Marte seems likely to open the season as the starter in center field but could also see time at the keystone.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs stand pat, ready to show rough 2020 was a fluke

The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't do much to improve their roster after a rough 2020 season

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nursing sore ankle Marte was pulled from Tuesday's spring game against the Athletics due to left ankle soreness, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old apparently rolled his ankle while running the bases Tuesday, though manager Torey Lovullo indicated it's not a serious concern. Marte should be considered day-to-day, but at this point it doesn't appear his status for Opening Day should be affected by the injury.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

Just over two weeks before opening day, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have begun talking about keeping him in town beyond this year

MARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with possible injury Marte was replaced in center field by Daulton Varsho in Tuesday's game against the A's after possibly injuring himself running the bases, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic repor...

Impact Marte returned to the lineup Tuesday after getting hit on the foot by a pitch in Monday's game, so he may have aggravated that bruise.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Marte (foot) is back in the lineup Tuesday against Oakland, batting second and playing center field.

Impact Marte got hit in the foot by a pitch Monday against the Mariners, but he checked out fine after the game. He won't even need a single day off despite the fact that it's still spring training, so there's seemingly little reason to worry about any lingering effects.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids significant injury According to manager Torey Luvullo, Marte is "fine" after being struck by a pitch on his right foot during Monday's spring game against Seattle, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic repor...

Impact Marte was lifted from the exhibition after getting hit by the pitch, but it appears this move was only precautionary. The Diamondbacks will likely proceed with caution over the next few days with their starting center fielder, however.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after pitch hits foot Marte left Monday's game against the Mariners after a pitch hit his foot, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Marte walked slowly to first base with a team trainer before exiting the game. Whether or not he suffered a significant injury is not yet clear. If he's forced to miss time at the start of the regular season, Daulton Varsho or Tim Locastro could see starts in center field.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Torey Lovullo seeing signs of improvement from Ketel Marte Ketel Marte blasted a home run on Saturday, but Marte’s plate discipline has been the most encouraging sight for manager Torey Lovullo.

MARCH 15, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Homers as starting CF Marte started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's spring game against San Diego.

Impact Marte led off the game with his first Cactus League homer and has hit safely in six of seven games played. The Diamondbacks have not confirmed which position will be Marte's primary spot this season, but Saturday's outing was his fourth start in center field compared to one at second base and two as designated hitter.

MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchers

New York Yankees star DJ LeMahieu launched a three-run homer in an exhibition game Saturday, and that was all for Pittsburgh starter JT Brubaker

MARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ball

What’s that piece of advice Little League coaches always tell their kid — keep your eye on the ball, right

MARCH 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts at 2B on Sunday Marte started at second base, batted leadoff and went 1-for-2 with a run scored in Sunday's spring game against the Rockies.

Impact Marte's position has been the subject of much discussion thus far in camp, and he's expected to see time at both second base and center field. It's unclear if he'll bat leadoff this season, but he will occupy a spot near the top of the order. Last season, he led off 16 games and batted second 29 times.

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini

All over spring training, baseball enjoyed a bevy of reassuring signs Sunday on the opening day of Grapefruit and Cactus league play

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes reps at SS Marte has been fielding grounders at shortstop early in camp, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Nick Ahmed is entrenched at shortstop, but manager Torey Lovullo wants to determine who will back up at shortstop when Ahmed is off. Marte has appeared in 270 games at shortstop in the majors, so this is not about seeing if he can handle the position but rather if others can't handle the job. Other backup candidates to Ahmed include Josh Rojas and Andy Young. Marte is expected to see most of his time at second base or center field this season.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE