The Arizona Diamondbacks placed star second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list after he failed to show up for a game against the Boston Red Sox. Although Marte was in Boston and expected to play as designated hitter, the reason for his absence remains unclear, with reports confirming he is physically fine. Infielder Jose Fernandez was recalled from Triple-A and started at third base, while Lars Nootbaar took Marte’s place at DH. Marte has a .760 OPS with 21 homers and 67 RBIs this season and is in the second year of a seven-year, $116.5 million contract.
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