Marte Vanishes as D-backs Fight for Playoffs | Fayetteville News

Ketel Marte’s mysterious disappearance during a road trip has thrown a wrench into the Arizona Diamondbacks’ playoff push, as the team scrambles to stay focused with just 34 games left. Manager Torey Lovullo called the move “betrayal,” especially after Marte vanished without explanation and later was placed on the injured list for knee inflammation — despite hitting well this season. Lovullo met with Marte, his agent, and GM, but Marte remained silent to reporters. While acknowledging Marte’s value as a veteran and productive hitter, Lovullo stressed that there are right and wrong ways to handle such situations — and Marte didn’t get it right. This isn’t the first time Marte has disappeared — he once flew back to the Dominican Republic after his home was broken into. Teammates await his side of the story, while the D-backs hope he returns soon to help them make the postseason. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4178051f196bb95e