Highlights
- Marte was placed on the restricted list Monday after failing to appear for Arizona's 11-1 loss to the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
- MLB beat writer Steve Gilbert reported Marte returned to Phoenix for an MRI on his left knee; the team has not confirmed the injury.
- Lovullo said Marte is dealing with a personal issue and that he last spoke with the second baseman Monday morning.
- Marte is hitting .249 with 21 home runs and 67 RBIs over 118 games this season as a three-time All-Star.
Ketel Marte returned to Phoenix on Tuesday for an MRI on his left knee after going absent before Monday night's game against the Boston Red Sox, a situation that landed the Diamondbacks' second baseman on the restricted list for the second time in as many seasons.
MLB beat writer Steve Gilbert first reported the knee exam, citing a source. The team had not confirmed the injury as of Tuesday. Infielder Jose Fernandez was recalled just before first pitch Monday to fill Marte's spot on the roster.
Manager Torey Lovullo said he last spoke with Marte Monday morning and got little clarity on what was happening. He described the situation as a personal matter and said he expected more information to emerge over time. Asked directly whether Marte would play for Arizona again this year, Lovullo said he hoped so.
"We need him," Lovullo said before Tuesday's game. "He's one of the best players in the National League as far as I'm concerned."
Arizona lost Monday's game 11-1. Lovullo called it a difficult day and said the club was still working to understand the full picture of Marte's absence, according to the AP.
Marte, 32, is a three-time All-Star hitting.249 with 21 home runs and 67 RBIs over 118 games this season. His previous restricted-list stint came last year after his Scottsdale home was burglarized during the All-Star break, prompting him to fly to the Dominican Republic. He later apologized, saying he was frustrated and in a bad spot after learning about the break-in.
On Tuesday morning, Marte was active on social media, reposting videos and sharing a Bible verse, 2 Corinthians 4:9, which translates roughly as "persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."
MRI results and a timeline for Marte's potential return are expected once the team releases an official update.
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