D-backs' Marte to IL 3 Days After No-Show
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- Ketel Marte is being transferred to the 10-day injured list from the restricted list, three days after he failed to show up for a game in Boston.
- Mike Hazen confirmed Thursday that Marte traveled back to Phoenix Tuesday for tests on his left knee and will return once he's healthy.
- Torey Lovullo said he has struggled to get information from the veteran slugger throughout the process.
- The Diamondbacks are 67-61 and one game behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot, seeking their first playoff berth since a 2023 World Series run.
- Marte is hitting .249 with 21 homers and 67 RBIs so far this season.
- Marte had a similar absence last season when his Arizona home was broken into during the All-Star break; he flew to the Dominican Republic, missed three games, and later apologized.
Why it matters: Arizona is one game out of the final NL wild-card spot at 67-61, and losing a three-time AllStar with 21 homers and 67 RBIs during a playoff push creates a major lineup hole. Manager Torey Lovullo's admission that he has struggled to get information from Marte adds uncertainty about how long the team will be without him.
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