Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte has reportedly been frustrating people within the organization with the MLB trade deadline looming.Marte, a switch-hitter with power from both sides of the plate, is someone Arizona has tried to trade this past winter despite his talent and six-year extension that kicked in this season.But USA TODAY reported Marte "continues to frustrate segments of the organization by opting to take days off." Most recently, Marte decided to sit for last week’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, where superstar Shohei Ohtani was pitching, and he then proceeded to hit a walk-off home run the next day for the D-Backs.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMKetel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington, on May 30, 2026.(Maddy Grassy/Getty Images)The reason for Marte missing the game last Wednesday was a mixture of his decision as well as the second baseman dealing with lower-back and hamstring ailments, per Arizona Sports.
Marte didn’t want to risk any further injury."We’re all human, and we all need a day here and there," Marte said through a translator following the walk-off homer he hit on Thursday’s game.KETEL MARTE RECEIVES STANDING OVATION FROM DIAMONDBACKS FANS IN FIRST HOME GAME SINCE CONTROVERSIAL HECKLINGThis also isn’t new for Marte, who created some tension in the clubhouse due to absences and off-day requests near the All-Star break.It was reported that Marte’s teammates didn’t appreciate trying to time his off-days, leading to an apology later on.Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks bats during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington, on May 30, 2026.
(Maddy Grassy/Getty Images)With Marte being involved in trade rumors in the past, they will certainly pick up with MLB’s trade deadline scheduled for Aug.3 this year.
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