Latin Players Face Double Standard | MLB News

Former MLB pitcher Heath Bell blasts a double standard in how Latin American players are treated, using Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte as the prime example. Marte’s no-show for a game led to him being placed on the restricted list — later moved to injured list after citing personal and knee issues — while Bell argues American players would face harsher consequences for the same behavior. Bell suggests Latin players often get labeled as having “emotional issues” rather than being criticized directly, even drawing parallels to how steroid use was once viewed differently based on nationality. Though Marte is cleared to return soon, he’s rehabbing at a resort while his team fights for a playoff spot — prompting manager Torey Lovullo to admit feeling betrayed. Bell calls Marte a bad teammate and says he should be traded, sparking fresh debate over whether Marte’s actions were truly excused by his background.

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