Ketel Marte Cleared for Batting Practice, Eyes Return From 10-Day IL Next Week
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Updated · MLB.com · Aug 26
Ketel Marte Cleared for Batting Practice, Eyes Return From 10-Day IL Next Week
3 articles · Updated · MLB.com · Aug 26
Summary
Ketel Marte could be activated as soon as next Tuesday against Philadelphia after Arizona cleared the 32-year-old second baseman for batting practice.
Thursday is tentatively set for a bridge camp game as the Diamondbacks build him back from left knee inflammation that put him on the 10-day injured list on Aug. 20.
Manager Torey Lovullo said the club is trying to create a "softest space" for Marte's return after he missed the Aug. 18 opener at Boston over what was first called a personal issue.
Arizona's need is growing: Monday's 7-0 loss to the Cubs left the Diamondbacks 2 games behind San Diego for the NL's third wild-card spot.