The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially placed their second baseman, Ketel Marte, on the restricted list following the recent disclosure of a burglary at his residence that occurred during the MLB All-Star break. The team formally announced this roster adjustment on Friday.
Reports indicate that Marte had requested a leave of absence from the team to address the aftermath of the burglary, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Torey Lovullo, the Arizona manager, mentioned that Marte’s absence was due to a “personal matter” and anticipates his return within a couple of days, as per Nightengale’s report.
Scottsdale police made public on Wednesday that Marte’s home had been the target of a robbery while he and his family were in Atlanta for the All-Star Game. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, which they believe took place on Tuesday night. A range of personal belongings, including jewelry items, were stolen. The police also noted that there were no indications of a forced entry.
To compensate for Marte’s absence, the Diamondbacks have enlisted the services of infielder Sergio Alcántara, who has previously spent several periods with the organization throughout his career.
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Marte, aged 31, achieved his third All-Star recognition this season, participating in the 2025 All-Star Game as the starting second baseman for the National League. During his two plate appearances, he delivered a two-run RBI that contributed to the NL’s initial advantage, ultimately leading to the team securing the victory.
This significant burglary represents the most recent instance in a series of thefts aimed at professional athletes during the current year. In February, the Justice Department formally charged seven individuals allegedly associated with a South American network that targeted athletes such as Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Joe Burrow, and others. Consequently, both the NFL and NBA have issued warnings to their players, urging them to enhance their security measures in response to these robberies.
In addition, a Seattle resident was charged just last month after allegedly burglarizing the residences of several local athletes, including Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo, Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez, former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman, and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell.
