Ketel Marte breaks unexplained absence from Diamondbacks, will face his teammates 'like a man'
Ketel Marte admitted his walkout was a personal decision, but video of him playing roulette at a casino while injured raised serious questions.
Arizona Diamondbacks player Ketel Marte has returned to the team after a two-week absence, during which he left without permission. Marte apologized to his teammates, taking full responsibility for his decision to leave. Despite this incident and past unexcused absences, he was placed back into the cleanup spot in the batting order.
- Ketel Marte returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks lineup after a two-week absence without permission.
- Marte apologized to his teammates, stating he made the decision to leave himself and failed his manager.
- This marks the fourth consecutive season Marte has missed a game without team authorization.
- Videos surfaced of Marte playing roulette at a casino while he was on the injured list.
- Marte stated that playing casino games was something he did in his personal time while injured.
- Marte offered no message to the fans who pay his salary.
- The Diamondbacks need Marte’s bat for their Wild Card push, and he holds significant leverage due to his contract.
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