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Marte Mysteriously Missing: Diamondbacks Shake Up Lineup
18 Aug
Summary
- Ketel Marte placed on restricted list ahead of road opener.
- Reason for Marte's absence remains undisclosed by the team.
- Jose Fernandez recalled from Triple-A to replace Marte.
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Monday that second baseman Ketel Marte has been placed on the restricted list. This significant roster move occurred just before the team's road opener against the Boston Red Sox.
The club has not provided an official explanation for why the 32-year-old Marte was placed on the list. Reports from local media indicate that Marte did not report to the ballpark as expected.
As a result of this development, the Diamondbacks have recalled Jose Fernandez from their Triple-A affiliate in Reno. Marte, who was originally scheduled to serve as the designated hitter, was replaced in the lineup by Lars Nootbaar, a recent acquisition via trade.
Under Major League Baseball's definition, players on the restricted list are still under contract but are not actively with the team and are not entitled to compensation. The league must approve any such placement.
