The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the middle of a series against the Boston Red Sox. Earlier Monday, news broke about Ketel Marte, who was put on the restricted list.
The Red Sox took the Diamondbacks to the cleaners in Game 1, defeating Arizona 11-1.
New Details Emerge Regarding Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks
John Gambadoro, an Arizona-based radio show host, shared more information after Francys Romero reported that Marte was dealing with a personal matter.
“From what I can gather, Ketel Marte was seen at the team hotel bar with a group of people around 11 pm last night,” Gambadoro reports. “So definitely was seen at the hotel late last night. I have covered sports in this market for 30 years- not sure I have seen anything quite as bizarre as this.”
In an earlier post, Gambadoro wrote that, “The Diamondbacks believe Ketel Marte is at the team hotel but do not know for sure.”
MLB insider Francys Romero offered new insight into Marte’s situation.
“Ketel Marte did not report to Fenway Park today as he is dealing with personal matters, and the Dbacks have placed him on the restricted list. There is no estimated return date at this point. He is currently considered day-to-day, sources said,” Romero wrote on Monday night.
There is no estimated return date at this point. He is currently considered day-to-day, sources said.
Prior to the start of Game 1 between the Diamondbacks and Red Sox, Marte was put on the restricted list after he failed to report to Fenway Park.
The 32-year-old shortstop has recorded 21 home runs, 67 RBIs, and four stolen bases in 118 games.
Diamondbacks manger spoke on Marte’s absence following the Game 1 loss.
“It’s been a crazy day. All I know is that he’s dealing with a personal issue,” Torey Lovullo said. “We’re trying to figure that out. He didn’t show up today and he was put on the restricted list. That’s as much as I know right now. I’m sure in time we’ll start to uncover and unravel some information.”
“I knew that there was something going on today when I met with you guys, but I still believed he was going to be here, he just didn’t show up.”
Diamondbacks Flurry of Moves in the Wake of Ketel Marte’s Restricted List Placement
The Diamondbacks put Marte on the Restricted List prior to the start of Monday night’s loss to the Red Sox.
In response to that transaction, they recalled Jose Fernandez from Triple-A to cover the spot on their active roster.
Prior to that, the Diamondbacks posted a flurry of moves that included:
- Arizona Diamondbacks designated RHP Andrew Hoffmann for assignment.
- Arizona Diamondbacks activated LF Jordan Lawlar from the 10-day injured list.
- Arizona Diamondbacks activated RHP Justin Martinez from the 60-day injured list.
- Arizona Diamondbacks optioned 1B Tyler Locklear to Reno Aces.
- Arizona Diamondbacks optioned RHP Gerardo Carrillo to Reno Aces.
Social Media Reaction & Other Ketel Marte Information
Robert Murray of Fansided said:
“The Diamondbacks have placed Ketel Marte on the Restricted List. Marte arrived with the team in Boston, but did not show up to Fenway Park tonight for the game against the Red Sox, according to @nickpiecoro.”
“To be clear: I’m told Ketel Marte is doing OK physically, he just didn’t show up to the ballpark tonight,” Nick Piecoro wrote.
Finally, Steve Gilbert reported, “Ketel Marte did not show up here at Fenway Park tonight and that is why he was placed on the restricted list. Up until close to game time the @dbacks had hoped he would be here.”
We wait to see how this situation resolves.
New Ketel Marte Details Emerge During Diamondbacks vs Red Sox Series