Marte's Hamstring/Back Issue Sidelines Diamondbacks Star

Second baseman Ketel Marte was held out of the Diamondbacks' lineup on Wednesday, June 3rd, as a precautionary measure due to tightness in his hamstring and lower back. Manager Torey Lovullo expressed his commitment to prioritizing player health, stating that he would rather give Marte a single day off than risk a potentially weeks-long absence due to a more severe injury.

Lovullo cited learning from past experiences where pushing players through discomfort led to extended injury periods. He noted that Marte had shown discomfort during the previous game, including not running hard to first base and appearing pained after fielding a ball. Marte has been a significant offensive contributor for the team since May 16th, boasting a .385/.434/.708 slash line with a batting average tied for second highest in the majors and an OPS ranking fourth.

The game on June 3rd featured a pitching matchup between the Diamondbacks' RHP Zac Gallen (5-4, 5.16 ERA) and the Dodgers' RHP Shohei Ohtani (5-2, 0.82 ERA) at Chase Field. Gallen had struggled in May, while Ohtani has maintained an exceptional ERA and consistent innings pitched throughout his starts, including a scoreless outing against the Diamondbacks last season.