Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This appears to be a routine rest day for Marte who is in the middle of a fantastic 2024 season. Marte is hitting .292 with 32 home runs and 87 RBI across 124 games this season. The expectation is that Marte is available off the bench and should be back in the lineup after this game. In the meantime, Luis Guillorme will cover second base and bat eighth versus right-hander Ryan Feltner. Guillorme has struggled since joining the D-Backs and won't be a viable fantasy option for Tuesday's slate.

The Arizona Diamondbacks activated All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder Jorge Barrosa to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. The Diamondbacks haven't posted their starting lineup yet for Friday's series opener at Minute Maid Park against the Houston Astros, but Marte should be back at either second base or as the designated hitter against Astros left-hander Framber Valdez. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since mid-August after aggravating a low-grade ankle sprain. The matchup on Friday makes Marte a fade in DFS in his first game back, but fantasy managers in redraft leagues need to get him back into their lineups immediately. The Dominican infielder is in the midst of a career year in 2024 and will return to a .298/.370/.560 slash line with a .930 OPS, 30 homers, 81 RBI and six stolen bases.

Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) could "potentially" come off the 10-day injured list for the team's upcoming road series at Minute Maid Park against the Houston Astros that starts on Friday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Marte is doing full baseball activities and has been ramping up his intensity in recent days. The 30-year-old was having an MVP-caliber season before a check swing on Aug. 18 aggravated a low-grade left-ankle sprain he initially suffered on Aug. 12. Once he returns, Marte could see some time as the designated hitter before going back to the keystone. Marte is having one of the best seasons of his career and will return to a .298/.370/.560 slash line with a .930 OPS, 30 homers, 81 RBI and six stolen bases. He needs just three more home runs to set a new career-high in that category.

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said on Monday that the team's upcoming road trip that starts on Tuesday in San Francisco against the division-rival Giants and runs through Sunday, Sept. 8, against the Houston Astros is in play for second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) to return from the 10-day injured list. An ankle sprain has kept the 30-year-old All-Star out of action since he landed on the IL on Aug. 19, but it appears he's making great progress and has a shot at returning this week. Marte could be eased back in, but when healthy, he's a must-start in all fantasy lineups as Arizona's starting second baseman. Marte will be returning to a .298/.370/.560 slash line with a .930 OPS, 30 home runs, 81 RBI and six steals in his 116 games. He needs just three more home runs the rest of the way to set a new career-high in that category.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) resumed hitting in the cages before Tuesday's series opener against the visiting New York Mets at Chase Field. Marte, who was forced to leave the Aug. 18 game after aggravating what the club has said is a "low-grade" ankle sprain stemming from Aug. 12, was actively doing agility exercises in a pool before resuming swinging on Tuesday. There is still no official date of a return on the table or if a minor-league rehab assignment will be necessary, but Marte has been asymptomatic, and fantasy managers can expect him to return at some point in early September for the time being. Until the 30-year-old All-Star switch-hitter gets back into Arizona's lineup, Geraldo Perdomo should experience an uptick in fantasy value as the team's primary leadoff hitter.

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a sprained left ankle and recalled first baseman Pavin Smith from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Marte has been battling a left-ankle injury for over a week now and will now get 10 days to rest up before the stretch run after aggravating his ankle yet again in Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The 30-year-old left-handed-hitting second baseman should be stashed in all fantasy formats while he's out, as the second-time All-Star is having a phenomenal season with a .298 average (130-for-436) with 30 homers, 81 RBI and six steals in 116 games played. Kevin Newman is at second base and is batting ninth on Monday against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Adam Oller. Newman and rookie Blaze Alexander figure to split time at the keystone in Arizona with Marte sidelined.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte appeared to re-aggravate his ankle injury during Sunday's game and was forced to leave the game early, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Marte was pinch-hitting when he appeared to feel something on a check swing and had to be helped off the field. Marte is hitting .298/.370/.560 with 30 homers and 81 RBI this season. It's been a great year for Marte as he has established himself as one of the top fantasy second basemen, so this injury is frustrating for fantasy managers.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) will take a seat in Sunday's series finale. Marte missed three games earlier this week due to an ankle injury and but returned to the lineup on Saturday. However, the Diamondbacks will exercise caution with their star infielder and give him a day off on Sunday. As a result, Kevin Newman will cover the keystone and bat in the nine-hole. Marte has enjoyed a fantastic season and is near the top of the NL MVP odds with a .298/.370/.560 line with 30 long balls and six swiped bags. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the Arizona starting nine as Marte could be given the occasional rest day as he battles the lingering injury. Newman is worth a look as a value play in DFS on Sunday as the Rays will use the bullpen with southpaw Tyler Alexander slated to serve as the bulk option.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Rookie Blaze Alexander will make another start at the keystone and will hit ninth against Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot (knee), who is making his first start off the injured list. Marte is currently dealing with a low-grade ankle sprain that he suffered on Monday against the Colorado Rockies. If the 30-year-old is unable to return to action this weekend in Tampa, there's a chance he could land on the 10-day injured list. Marte is having a career year and is a must-start in all fantasy lineups when he's active. Alexander, 25, returned to the big-league roster earlier this week and has hit .253/.324/.352 in his first 162 major-league at-bats with three homers, 21 RBI and three steals. He's a low-upside DFS play in the nine-hole.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) remains out of action for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Chase Field. Rookie Blaze Alexander, who was recalled from Triple-A Reno, will make the start at second base and will bat eighth against Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon. Marte initially injured his ankle on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, didn't play on Sunday, and then aggravated his ankle in Monday's series opener against the Rockies. He will miss his second straight game on Wednesday with a low-grade ankle sprain, but the good news is the 30-year-old All-Star isn't expected to need a stint on the injured list. Until Marte is able to get back into the lineup, Alexander and Kyle Newman could split duties at the keystone. Marte has been a must-start in all fantasy lineups during an excellent 2024 campaign.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) has been diagnosed with a low-grade ankle sprain and is considered day-to-day, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Marte will avoid the injured list but will most likely sit out a second straight game on Wednesday in the series finale against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Chase Field. The 30-year-old All-Star initially injured his ankle on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies and sat out on Sunday in the series finale before aggravating it in the series opener against Colorado on Monday. Marte didn't play on Tuesday and will probably be held out again on Wednesday. With an off day coming on Thursday, fantasy managers will be hoping he can return for the weekend series in Tampa against the Rays, which begins on Friday. The Dominican infielder has been a must-start in all fantasy leagues with 30 homers, 81 RBI, six steals and 81 runs scored in 433 at-bats in 2024.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday for the game at Chase Field against the visiting Colorado Rockies. Marte suffered an ankle contusion on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, didn't play on Sunday, and then was removed early from Monday's series opener with the Rockies with more discomfort in the same ankle. We'll have a better idea on whether the 30-year-old All-Star will need a trip to the injured list after his MRI results come back. An IL stint would be a huge blow to the contending D-backs and Marte's fantasy managers, as he's been one of the best hitters in baseball in 2024. He's currently batting .298 (129-for-433) with 30 homers, 81 RBI and six steals in 114 games. If Marte is forced to the IL, Kevin Newman, who is playing second base on Tuesday, would see most of the starts at the keystone for Arizona.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) fell to the ground while taking a swing in Monday's series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies while taking a swing but remained in the game. Marte then hobbled down to first base on a fly out and was eventually removed from the contest and replaced by Kevin Newman at second base. The 30-year-old All-Star is clearly still dealing with a bruised left ankle that caused him to leave Saturday's game early against the Philadelphia Phillies and then miss the series finale on Sunday. The D-backs can ill-afford to lose Marte, who has been one of the best hitters in baseball all year, for any amount of time as they vie for a wild-card spot in the National League down the stretch. Fantasy managers should expect Marte to at least miss the second game of the series with the Rockies on Tuesday.UPDATE: Marte will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday on his left ankle, according to manager Torey Lovullo.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) is back at second base and is hitting second for Arizona in Monday's series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies and right-hander Cal Quantrill. A left-ankle contusion forced Marte from Saturday's game early against the Philadelphia Phillies, and he didn't play in Sunday's series finale. But now that the 30-year-old All-Star is back in action on Monday, fantasy managers everywhere need to return him to their starting lineups immediately. He's hitting a strong .299/.370/.563 on the year with a .932 OPS, 30 home runs, 81 RBI, six stolen bases and 81 runs scored in 432 at-bats and has an excellent matchup on Monday against Quantrill, who he has hit .273 against in 11 career at-bats with an .878 OPS, a home run and two RBI.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) will take Sunday off and could return to the starting nine as early as Monday, according to Jesse Friedman. Marte left Saturday's game early after colliding with a base runner when attempting to make a tag. He was seen holding his ankle in pain but was able to walk off the field under his own power. Clearly, this injury is not significant, as the star infielder hopes to be back in the lineup as early as Monday. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to the 30-year-old's status prior to setting their weekly lineups. Marte has enjoyed a fantastic 2024 campaign, boasting a stellar .299/.370/.563 slash line with 30 home runs and 81 RBI.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (leg/ankle) was removed early from Saturday's game after attempting to make a tag at second base. His left leg got caught under the bag, which caused him to grab the lower part of his leg/ankle in pain. The 30-year-old was able to walk off the diamond on his own power. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to any updates regarding the infielder's status. Earlier in this game, Marte launched his 30th long ball of the season in the opening frame. The switch-hitter has been enjoying an MVP-caliber season, boasting a stellar .299/.368/.563 line with 81 RBI. Under the hood, he holds an incredible 53.6% hard-hit rate, .299 xBA, and a .537 xSLG, which are among the best marks in the game. If Marte were to miss any extended period of time, Kevin Newman is likely to see most of the starts at the keystone.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is back in the starting lineup for Saturday night's tilt against the Philadelphia Phillies. Marte had gotten a breather in Friday night's game and will look to stay hot against Phillies starter Aaron Nola. The switch hitter has turned the jets on as of late, hitting for a 1.143 OPS since the All-Star break and has put himself on the outside of the NL MVP conversation. His offensive production has led Arizona to a 15-5 record since the break, putting them just 3.5 GB of the Dodgers in the NL West while they also hold onto a 2.5 game lead in the wild card race. Fantasy managers should ensure Marte is back in their starting lineups. DFS managers should know that Marte is 4-12 against Nola with three extra-base hits in his career against the Phillies starter.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. This appears to be a routine rest day for Marte after he went hitless with three strikeouts during Thursday's contest. In his absence, Kevin Newman will bat ninth and cover second base against right-hander Zack Wheeler. Fantasy managers who have Marte rostered should adjust their lineups ahead of first pitch.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte blasted a solo home run, his 28th of the season, Monday night in a 7-6 extra-inning victory versus the Cleveland Guardians. Marte wasted no time on Monday chasing the first pitch of the game from Logan Allen and dropping it over the fence. The switch-hitting veteran's power surge continues as tonight's home run makes it 11 long balls in the last month. He is also well on pace to break his single-season career-high in home runs (32) and RBI (92). The 30-year-old is in the midst of a career year and was undoubtedly one of the best bargains in fantasy drafts this season.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte continues to swing a red-hot bat and has now homered in three straight games. Marte played another big role in Wednesday's victory versus the Kansas City Royals, where he went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer. Marte not only has been having a very good season, he has been absolutely on fire over the past with a .360 batting average to go along with seven homers, 21 RBI and three stolen bases. Not that managers needed to know this, but Marte should continue to be started on all days that he is in the lineup. He will look to homer in his fourth straight game when the Diamondbacks return home on Friday to face Luis L. Ortiz and the Pittsburgh Pirates.