Ketel Marte Injury Update
Arizona Diamondbacks Star Ketel Marte Expected to Return Against Phillies on August 31
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The Arizona Diamondbacks expect All-Star Ketel Marte to return to the lineup next week, roughly two weeks after his unexpected disappearance from the team WRAL. Manager Torey Lovullo said the plan is for Marte to play in a home series against the Philadelphia Phillies on August 31, marking the second consecutive year the star player has gone missing from the team.
From Restricted List to Injured List Status
Marte was initially placed on the restricted list after disappearing before a game in Boston KDHNEWS. The team later moved him to the 10-day injured list, citing mild inflammation in his left knee as the official reason for his absence Newsday.
Encouraging Progress at Team Facility
Marte has started taking batting practice at the Diamondbacks facility. Hitting coach Joe Mather expressed encouragement about the All-Star's progress as he works his way back to game readiness WFMZ.
A Troubling Pattern for the Franchise
This is the second straight season Marte has gone AWOL from the Diamondbacks Winnipeg Free Press. The three-time All-Star's repeated unexplained absences have become a lingering concern for Arizona management as they navigate the middle of their season Post Register.
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