D-backs Place Marte on Restricted List After No-Show
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- Arizona Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list after the three-time All-Star infielder failed to show up for Monday night's game against Boston.
- The Diamondbacks did not disclose a reason for the move and delayed posting their starting lineup until roughly 15 minutes before first pitch.
- Arizona recalled infielder Jose Fernandez to fill Marte's roster spot.
- Marte is batting .249 with 21 home runs and 67 RBIs across 118 games this season.
- Marte exited Friday's win over Atlanta in the first inning with left knee soreness but returned to play in Sunday's 5-3 loss.
- Marte went on the restricted list a year ago during the All-Star break after his home was broken into, and apologized after flying to the Dominican Republic and missing three games.
Why it matters: The Diamondbacks' opaque handling — no reason given, lineup posted 15 minutes before first pitch — leaves Marte's status unclear less than 24 hours after he played through left knee soreness, and follows a similar restricted-list episode a year ago.
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