Arizona Diamondbacks Get New Ketel Marte Update During Cubs Series

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 11: Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on August 11, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to begin a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs this week, and it’s a big series for the Dbacks with NL Wild Card implications on the line.

Arizona is still in the thick of things in the NL playoff picture, despite the ongoing saga surrounding star infielder Ketel Marte, who is currently on the 10-day IL with a knee issue. The IL designation may be a precautionary tag on Marte and serve more as a ‘break’ away from the team.

During the Cubs series, Arizona received a new update regarding Marte and his activation.

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Ketel Marte ‘Tentatively Expected’ to Return from IL Next Tuesday

GettyNew details are coming out about Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop being put on the restricted list.

Per reports by Francys Romero, Ketel Marte is “tentatively expected” to return from the IL next Tuesday, after his 10 days are up, and he is seemingly ready to be activated. The Diamondbacks play the Phillies that day.

Romero wrote (via X.com):

Looking at Ketel Marte This Season Thus Far

GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – JULY 31: Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks runs out an RBI single during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 31, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Just a few days ago, while rehabbing, Ketel Marte was spotted at a casino near his rehab facility, which drew criticism from fans and even his manager, Tory Lovullo.

Over 469 at-bats this season, Marte is batting .249 wth 21 home runs, 23 doubles, 65 runs scored, 67 RBI, and an OPS+ of 107.

There have been a lot of rumors going around surrounding Ketel Marte and his status in the Diamondbacks clubhouse, and how teammates will respond to his return.

One thing is certain: there will be a microscope on Ketel Marte, and he will have to play hard (aka hustle) to earn back the trust of the fans and media at this time.

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