Ketel Marte managing personal matter, set for knee MRI

Update follows the star's early exit on August 15.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 191 min read

Charisse Espinosa-Dash, agent for Ketel Marte, shared the following update with me today: “He is currently managing a pe Via @jonmorosi on X

What happened: Ketel Marte is managing a personal matter and will undergo an MRI on his knee tomorrow, according to agent Charisse Espinosa-Dash. Espinosa-Dash stated that Marte appreciates the support from fans, teammates, and the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Why it matters: The update follows Marte exiting a game early. His availability remains a factor as the Boston Red Sox lead the series 2-0 against Arizona.

By the numbers: Arizona is 66-55 this season and currently on a three-game losing streak. The Diamondbacks average 4.6 runs per contest while allowing 4.3.

What to watch: Watch for the MRI results tomorrow to clarify the severity of the knee issue and Marte's potential timeline for a return.

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@jonmorosi 2026-08-19T16:29:59.039886+00:00

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