Marte Returns After Absence Drama | MLB News

Ketel Marte’s unexpected two-week absence sparked chaos in Arizona, but he’s back swinging — and apologizing. After skipping a game in Boston without notice (claiming he woke up in pain), Marte faced the restricted list, then the injured list with knee inflammation. The Diamondbacks stayed afloat during his layoff, going 7-6, and he returned as the cleanup DH to inject much-needed power into an inconsistent lineup. Marte took responsibility, apologized to manager Torey Lovullo, and pledged to speak with teammates — all while sidestepping personal drama like a casino trip. Lovullo, though hurt by the betrayal, sees growth in Marte’s accountability. This isn’t the first time Marte’s been sidelined — last season’s burglary also caused absences — but this time, the team is focused on the playoffs, and Marte’s return might just be the spark they need.

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