Ketel Marte exits game early

Left knee soreness forced the in-game change.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 151 min read

Ketel Marte exited tonight’s game due to left knee soreness. Via @Dbacks on X

What happened: The issue follows a July 23 scratch for back stiffness. Marte returned to the lineup the following day.

Why it matters: Any absence would create a vacancy at second base and remove a switch-hitting presence from the lineup. The August timing raises the cost of missed games.

By the numbers: Marte entered the week batting .253 with 107 hits, 19 home runs and 61 RBIs in 104 games.

What to watch: His availability for the next game will offer the first indication of whether the soreness lingers.

Sources

@Dbacks 2026-08-15T09:23:10.884247+00:00

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