New details have emerged regarding Ketel Marte’s mysterious situation with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Marte is returning to Arizona in order to undergo an MRI on his knee, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The infielder has been bothered by a knee injury for some time and left last Friday’s game as a result of knee pain.
A knee issue still does not explain the drama surrounding Marte’s placement on the restricted list on Monday night. Reports suggest the Diamondbacks had expected him to arrive for their game in Boston, but he did not turn up at the ballpark.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo only raised concern about Marte with his emotional response to the second baseman’s absence after the game.