Ketel Marte’s agent: 2B wants to return ‘soon as possible,’ calls D-backs’ support ‘unwavering’

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte wants to return as soon as possible and appreciates the Diamondbacks’ support, his agent told MLB Network’s Jon Morosi.

Marte is dealing with a personal matter and will have an MRI on his knee on Thursday, Charisse Espinosa-Dash added.

“Ketel appreciates the unwavering support from fans, teammates, the Diamondbacks organization, and Torey Lovullo during this time,” his agent told Morosi. “He remains optimistic about his recovery and looks forward to returning to the field to contribute to the team as soon as possible.” 

After Marte did not show up to Fenway Park for Monday’s game, Arizona placed the three-time All-Star on the restricted list due to a personal matter before Monday’s game in Boston, which the Red Sox won 11-1.

AZCentral.com’s Nick Piecoro and MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert reported on Tuesday Marte had been sent back to Phoenix to undergo an MRI on his knee.

Lovullo told reporters after Monday’s game that he heard something was going on with Marte on Monday morning, but he expected his second baseman to report to the ballpark.

Marte did not communicate with Lovullo that he was not coming to the ballpark for Monday’s game.

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