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Ketel Marte placed on restricted list after reportedly not showing up for Diamondbacks game

Ketel Marte's absence from a Diamondbacks game sparks immediate roster changes

By · Published August 18, 2026 at 02:27 UTC · Updated August 18, 2026 at 04:24 UTC

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What happened

The move follows Marte's reported absence from a game against the Boston Red Sox. Marte's no-show prompted the Diamondbacks to place him on the restricted list, a status that typically indicates a player is unavailable to the team due to reasons not related to injury or suspension. NBC Sports, The Boston Globe, MLB Trade Rumors, ESPN and CBS Sports all carry the news.

The Boston Globe and CBS Sports mention that Marte did not show up for the game. The Diamondbacks' game against the Red Sox was also notable for a game-tying homer by Dane Myers, according to NBC Sports. The reason for Marte's absence is not specified in coverage.

The Diamondbacks have not yet commented on the circumstances surrounding Marte's no-show. The team's next steps regarding Marte's status are also unclear.

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Questions people are asking

What is the restricted list?

The restricted list is a roster designation in Major League Baseball. It is used when a player is unavailable to the team for reasons other than injury or suspension. Players on the restricted list do not count against the team's 40-man roster.

Has Ketel Marte been suspended?

No. The restricted list is not the same as a suspension. The reason for Marte's placement on the restricted list is not specified in coverage.

What happens next for Ketel Marte and the Diamondbacks?

The Diamondbacks have not yet commented on the circumstances surrounding Marte's no-show. The team's next steps regarding Marte's status are also unclear.

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