The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list after the All-Star infielder failed to show up for Monday night's game against Boston. The Diamondbacks did not give a reason for the move. They delayed posting their starting lineup until about 15 minutes before first pitch.
Arizona recalled infielder Jose Fernandez to fill Marte's roster spot. A three-time All-Star, Marte is hitting .249 with 21 homers and 67 RBIs in 118 games this season. Marte went on the restricted list a year ago when he home was broken into during the All-Star break.
He apologized for missing three games after flying back to his home in the Dominican Republic. The Arizona Republic reported on social media that Marte had arrived with the team to Boston, but didn't arrive to the ballpark. It was also reported that the absence was not due to an injury.
