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Diamondbacks GM breaks silence on Ketel Marte’s mystery absence

Nypost · · 323 words · By Dylan Svoboda
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The Diamondbacks still don’t have many answers for the Ketel Marte situation.

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What happened

The Diamondbacks still don’t have many answers for the Ketel Marte situation.

Why it matters

Arizona general manager Mike Hazen joined “Arizona Sports 98.7’s Wolf & Luke Show” on Wednesday and said he was set to meet with the star second baseman on Thursday, but didn’t divulge much more.

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I don’t have a lot that I can really share at this point in time.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/diamondbacks-gm-breaks-silence-on-ketel-mar…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “On Tuesday, the Diamondbacks sent Marte back to Arizona for an MRI on his knee.”
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Multiple sources, including Yardbarker (citing his agent) and the report on the GM's silence, confirm that Marte was sent back to Arizona on Tuesday for a knee MRI.
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web search NEUTRAL — Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was a no-show for Monday’s game in Boston, and the situation remains largely unclear. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect.
https://www.si.com/mlb/the-ketel-marte-situation-weird-here-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, who left the team unannounced Monday, is dealing with a personal issue as well as a knee injury, his agent confirmed Wednesday through MLB Network.
https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/agent_d_backs_ketel_…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 30, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.On Tuesday, the Diamondbacks sent Marte back to Ar…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/diamondbacks-gm-breaks-…
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Claim 2: “On Monday, Marte mysteriously didn’t show up to Fenway Park for the Diamondbacks’ game against the Red Sox after traveling with the team to Boston from Atlanta.”
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While one source ('The Ketel Marte Situation Is Getting Weird') mentions he was a no-show for Monday's game in Boston, the other provided web results for this claim are irrelevant technical Stack Overflow posts. Only one relevant source confirms the Boston absence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2017 Major League Baseball postseason was the playoff tournament of Major League Baseball for the 2017 season. The winners of the Division Series would move on to the League Championship Series to…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Major League Baseball season (MLB) began on March 20–21 with a two-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres held in Seoul, South Korea, before the regular season p…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Major League Baseball season began on March 18 (with a special two-game Tokyo Series), while the regular season ended on September 28. The postseason began on September 30. The World Series t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Major_League_Baseball_sea…
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Claim 3: “Arizona general manager Mike Hazen joined “Arizona Sports 98.7’s Wolf & Luke Show” on Wednesday”
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While Wikipedia confirms Mike Hazen is the GM of the Diamondbacks, none of the provided evidence mentions his appearance on the 'Wolf & Luke Show' on Arizona Sports 98.7.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Arizona Diamondbacks (often referred to as the D-backs) are an American professional baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member cl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Diamondbacks
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ketel Ricardo Marte Valdez (Spanish: [keˈtel maɾˈte] keh-TELL mar-TEH; born October 12, 1993) is a Dominican professional baseball second baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketel_Marte
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Norman Hazen (born January 7, 1976) is an American professional baseball executive and current executive vice president and general manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Hazen
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Claim 4: “He’s obviously flying back here for an MRI tomorrow.”
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Multiple independent sources (CBS Sports and a report on the GM's silence) confirm that Ketel Marte was sent back to Arizona for an MRI on his knee.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Craig Michael Kimbrel (born May 28, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves…
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web search NEUTRAL — Schedule. Standings. Expert Picks.Host Brandon Baylor and analyst Jim Bowden discuss Ketel Marte's absence on CBS Sports HQ. MLB News & Highlights.
https://www.cbssports.com/watch/mlb/video/ketel-marte-return…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 30, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.On Tuesday, the Diamondbacks sent Marte back to Ar…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/diamondbacks-gm-breaks-…
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Claim 5: “he was set to meet with the star second baseman on Thursday”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant Microsoft Support pages and general team Wikipedia entries. There is no mention of a scheduled meeting between Hazen and Marte on Thursday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks season was the franchise's 26th season in Major League Baseball and their 26th season at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, as members of the National League West. They wer…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Arizona Diamondbacks (often referred to as the D-backs) are an American professional baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member cl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Diamondbacks
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web search NEUTRAL — Important When you close your Microsoft account, your email and contacts are deleted from our servers and can't be recovered. If you use your Microsoft account with Xbox, Skype, OneDrive, or other Mic…
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/manage/…
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Claim 6: “Arizona then placed him on the restricted list”
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Two independent cross-references from Nypost explicitly state that the Diamondbacks placed Marte on the restricted list due to a 'personal issue'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ketel Ricardo Marte Valdez (Spanish: [keˈtel maɾˈte] keh-TELL mar-TEH; born October 12, 1993) is a Dominican professional baseball second baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketel_Marte
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2023 season, and the 119th edition of the World Series. It was a best-of-seven playoff played between the National Le…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks season is the franchise's 29th season in Major League Baseball and their 29th season at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, as members of the National League West. They are …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Arizona_Diamondbacks_seas…
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Claim 7: “It’s the second straight season Marte has ended up on the restricted list after landing there in 2025 when he returned to the Dominican Republic and missed three games.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant Microsoft Bing search APK downloads. There is no evidence provided regarding a 2025 restricted list placement or a trip to the Dominican Republic.
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web search NEUTRAL — About Microsoft Bing Search 34.1.44090700 Microsoft Bing delivers fast, intelligently curated answers and makes it easier than ever to discover more.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 17, 2025 · Microsoft Bing Search is a mobile search app that delivers AI-powered answers and helpful web results. Download the latest version of Microsoft Bing Search 32.6.2110003561 to enjoy new …
https://apkpure.com/bing-your-ai-copilot/com.microsoft.bing/…
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web search NEUTRAL — Search with Microsoft Bing and use the power of AI to find information, explore webpages, images, videos, maps, and more. A smart search engine for the forever curious.
https://www.bing.com/?setlang=en&cc=CN
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Claim 8: “ESPN reported at the time that Marte was dealing with a “personal situation.””
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Both Yardbarker (citing Enrique Rojas) and the report on the GM's silence confirm that ESPN reported Marte was dealing with a 'personal situation'.
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web search NEUTRAL — That report was followed by another update. According to ESPN’s Enrique Rojas, Marte is still in Boston and is dealing with a personal situation, but he and his family are all fine.
https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/conflicting_reports_…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 30, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.ESPN reported at the time that Marte was dealing w…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/diamondbacks-gm-breaks-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ketel Marte timeline of trouble. Marte, who signed a six-year extension with the Diamondbacks in April 2025, appeared in 118 games for Arizona this season before his recent troubles with the team.
https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/new…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.