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Marte Breaks Silence on Mysterious Absence: 'I Failed Him'
1 Sep
Summary
- Ketel Marte admitted he failed manager Torey Lovullo by not showing up.
- Marte cited a moment of frustration and physical pain for his absence.
- This was not the first time Marte has gone AWOL according to Lovullo.
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte has spoken publicly for the first time since his unexplained absence from an August 17th game. Marte admitted, "I failed him by not showing up," referring to manager Torey Lovullo, and cited a "moment of frustration" and physical pain as reasons for his actions. He clarified that no one made the decision for him to miss the game.
Manager Torey Lovullo confirmed that this was not an isolated incident, describing Marte as someone who "retreats" when facing personal issues. Lovullo recalled a similar past absence in 2025 where Marte missed a series against the St. Louis Cardinals to return to the Dominican Republic. Lovullo also confirmed reports of Marte missing a 2023 game against the New York Yankees, believing it would be postponed due to weather.
Despite Marte's assurances that he will not go missing again, Lovullo offered no guarantees, stating that Marte's progress is ongoing. The Diamondbacks, currently in a tight playoff race, are relying on Marte, a three-time All-Star and NLCS MVP, to be present for the remainder of the season. How teammates and fans will receive him remains to be seen.
