PHOENIX (AP) — Ketel Marte was again on the ballpark Monday and within the beginning lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks, two weeks after the three-time All-Star’s surprising no-show earlier than a sport in Boston left the crew scrambling.
The 32-year-old apologized to supervisor Torey Lovullo for the best way he dealt with the state of affairs.
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“In that occasion, I failed him by not exhibiting up,” Marte stated by means of an interpreter. “That morning I awakened, my physique was in ache and I simply could not react. Nobody made the choice for me. I am the one who made the choice to not present up.”
The 32-year-old Marte — who was listed because the designated hitter batting cleanup — ought to add some punch to the lineup because the Diamondbacks battle for a playoff spot. Arizona held a half-game lead over the San Diego Padres for the ultimate Nationwide League wild card because it opened an necessary three-game sequence towards the Philadelphia Phillies.
Marte was hitting .249 with 21 homers and 67 RBIs this season. He stated he would deal with his teammates earlier than Monday’s sport.
“I will stand in entrance of my teammates like a person,” Marte stated. “I do not need any of my teammates to undergo what I went by means of that morning.”
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Marte was initially placed on the restricted listing after failing to indicate up for the sport in Boston, however then moved to the 10-day injured listing with delicate irritation in his left knee.
Marte’s teammates have been largely supportive of the second baseman over the previous two weeks, although there was some frustration concerning the timing of his absence, with the D-backs attempting to safe a playoff berth for the primary time since 2023.
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