Lovullo Says Marte's 4-Day Disappearance Betrayed Diamondbacks as Arizona Chases Playoffs With 34 Games Left
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Updated · ESPN · Aug 21
Lovullo Says Marte's 4-Day Disappearance Betrayed Diamondbacks as Arizona Chases Playoffs With 34 Games Left
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Aug 21
Summary
Four days after Ketel Marte failed to show for a scheduled game in Boston, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he felt “betrayed” by the star infielder’s disappearance.
Lovullo said Marte’s frustration with an ailing knee was behind the no-show, adding both the club and Marte acknowledged the situation was handled poorly.
Marte was absent from the clubhouse Friday, and teammates said they were still piecing together details from media reports while waiting to hear his side directly.
Arizona is trying to stay focused in a tight playoff race with 34 games left, but Marte’s absence looms large given his .249 average, 21 homers and 67 RBIs.
The 31-year-old, under contract through 2030 with a 2031 option, also disappeared briefly last season after a burglary at his Arizona home and later apologized.