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Ketel Marte Apologizes for Post-Break Absence as D-backs Try to Quell Trade Speculation

Marte's apology for post-break absences drew public backing from his manager.

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Aug 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) during the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 06: Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks gets ready in the batters box against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on August 06, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Aug 16, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second base Ketel Marte (4) scores during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Marte told reporters he was frustrated after learning of a high-dollar burglary at his Scottsdale home during the All-Star break and apologized for missing the first games back.
  • Manager Torey Lovullo praised Marte for addressing the issue and said the club wants to move forward, with USA TODAY reporting the team held internal meetings as part of damage control.
  • USA TODAY reported Arizona will listen to offseason offers for the All-Star, while Marte’s agent Charisse Dash disputed that narrative and denied claims of clubhouse strife; the Arizona Republic previously reported some internal grumbling over his days off.
  • The Diamondbacks placed Marte on the unpaid restricted list for two games after the break, and police say the burglary investigation remains active.
  • Marte is under a six-year extension through 2031 and is on track to gain full 10-and-5 no-trade rights early next season, making any trade talk a longer-term, speculative discussion with no deal in place.