Ketel Marte
Breakdown
Performance
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June 5, 2026
Crushes walk-off homer
Marte went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Thursday in a 3-2 win against the Dodgers.
Analysis
Marte struck out twice and was unable to reach base in his first four plate appearances. However, he played hero in the ninth inning, belting a 431-foot solo homer to left field to give Arizona a comeback win. Marte has driven in at least one run in his first three games to begin June and has clubbed two homers, scored three runs and driven in four over that span despite going just 2-for-12.
June 4, 2026
Returns to Arizona lineup
Marte (back/hamstring) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Thursday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis
Marte has been dealing with nagging back and hamstring issues and sat out Wednesday's contest as a result, but it will be just a one-day absence for the slugger. The switch hitter homered Monday in the first game of the series for his 10th long ball of the season.
June 3, 2026
Battling back, hamstring issues
Marte is nursing lower back and hamstring injuries and is out of the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Dodgers, reports John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM.
Analysis
The Diamondbacks are being cautious of Marte with his banged up lower back and hamstring, which aren't believed to be serious issues. The 32-year-old will be replaced by Ildemaro Vargas at second base. Marte will get his first rest since May 17.
June 2, 2026
Launches two-run blast
Marte went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 4-1 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis
Marte extended the Diamondbacks' lead with a 111.9 mph, two-run missile in the eighth inning off Jack Dreyer. The second baseman has now homered five times in his past 13 games while slashing .389/.443/.759 with 18 RBI and 12 runs during that stretch. After a quiet start to the season, Marte's recent surge has raised his season line to .262/.317/.462 with 10 homers, 11 doubles, two triples, 35 RBI and 35 runs across 56 contests.