Overview

• Several Diamondbacks players have privately grumbled about Marte’s frequent days-off requests during pivotal moments in the season.
• Marte missed three games after his Scottsdale home was burglarized and spent much of the All-Star break in the Dominican Republic.
• Lovullo defended his All-Star second baseman, calling out the need to listen to Marte’s body and praising his emotional investment.
• Despite speculation linking the Yankees and Mets, an offseason trade appears unlikely given Marte’s cost-controlled contract through 2031 and elite production.
• Teammates have contrasted Marte’s discretionary rests with Corbin Carroll’s decision to play through a broken hand, raising equity concerns.