▲ Ketel Marte
Ketel Marte (32) of the Arizona Diamondbacks, a Major League Baseball player tied to a 161 billion won contract, has been moved from the restricted list to the 10-day injured list (IL).
MLB.com reported today (August 21) that Marte was placed on the injured list after an MRI scan revealed inflammation in his left knee.
Previously, Marte was scheduled to start as the designated hitter in an away game against the Boston Red Sox on August 18, but he failed to show up at the ballpark.
The Arizona club delayed announcing its starting lineup until about 20 minutes before game time while waiting for Marte to arrive, but ultimately placed him on the restricted list.
Marte subsequently returned to Arizona's home city of Phoenix to undergo examinations on his left knee.
On August 21, Marte met with General Manager Mike Hazen and Manager Torey Lovullo at Salt River Fields, accompanied by his agent, to discuss the events of the past week.
General Manager Hazen stated, "I will not disclose the specific details," adding, "The conversation and meeting were productive. Marte will also speak with his teammates, and we will see how things unfold from there."
Because Marte was on the restricted list, his placement on the injured list could not be retroactively applied to his last date of appearance, and he will be sidelined for 10 days starting from August 20 (local time).
The club expects Marte to be able to return right after fulfilling the IL stint or shortly thereafter.
Arizona holds a 67-61 record with a .523 winning percentage, placing them third in the National League (NL) West division.
They trail the division rival San Diego Padres, who hold the final wild card spot, by one game.
Marte, who signed a six-year, $116.5 million (approx. 161 billion won) contract with Arizona in April of last year, is currently posting a .249 batting average (117 hits in 469 at-bats) with 21 home runs, 67 RBIs, and an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of .760 this season.
(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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