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Sits in series finale Marte is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Impact Marte will head to the bench for only the second time since he made his return from a hamstring injury June 21. Because the injury still inhibits his lateral movement in the infield, Marte has served exclusively as a designated hitter in his eight starts since returning to the lineup, going a collective 6-for-27 with a home run, nine walks, four runs and two RBI over those games. Cooper Hummel will serve as Arizona's DH in the series finale Sunday.
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Knocks fifth homer Marte went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's 11-7 loss to the Rockies.
Impact Marte went 0-for-8 in his previous two games, and his homer Saturday was his first extra-base hit in eight contests since he returned from a hamstring injury. The 28-year-old is expected to remain as the designated hitter, as he's been kept out of the field since his return. The second baseman is slashing .264/.351/.424 with five homers, 24 RBI, 37 runs scored, four stolen bases and 23 doubles in 285 plate appearances. Given how cautious Arizona has been with the star infielder, it would be surprising to see him test his luck on the basepaths much in the near future.
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Remains DH through weekend Marte will continue to serve as the designated hitter at least through the current series against the Rockies, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact The Diamondbacks are being extra cautious with Marte, who sustained a hamstring injury more than two weeks ago. He's since returned but served as the DH in seven games played. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo mentioned giving Marte a day off in the coming days.
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On base four times Marte went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Padres.
Impact Marte once again served as the designated hitter as he works his way back from a hamstring injury. He was never tested on the base paths, scoring easily from second base on Buddy Kennedy's double in the seventh inning and walking home from third base when Carson Kelly was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth. This was the fifth straight game in which Marte served as the DH, and he's 4-for-15 with eight walks during that stretch.
JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks rally from 6-run deficit to beat Padres 7-6
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Not full speed yet Marte is taking ground balls and hitting during practice but is not yet up to full speed after missing time due to a hamstring injury, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic report...
Impact Marte served as the designated hitter for a fifth consecutive game Sunday. The Diamondbacks are being careful with their starting second baseman, who's had a history over hamstring injuries. The team is off Monday, so the next chance for Marte to take the field is Tuesday against the Padres.
JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE
Serves as DH again Marte started at designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with two walks in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Tigers.
Impact Marte hasn't played the field since injuring his hamstring last weekend. He served at DH on Wednesday and again Friday. Jake Hager filled in at second base with Buddy Kennedy nursing a wrist injury.
JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Wednesday's lineup Marte isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Padres, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Marte returned to the lineup Tuesday against San Diego and went 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Jake Hager starts at the keystone and bats eighth.
JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE
No hits in return Marte (hamstring) went 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts in Tuesday's 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Padres.
Impact Marte didn't get on base until the 11th inning, and he was promptly lifted for a pinch runner (pitcher Luke Weaver). Marte missed four games before serving as the designated hitter Tuesday, and he may need to stick in that role for a little longer before returning to his regular position at second base. He's now batting .264 on the year after Tuesday's lackluster performance at the dish.
JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE
Re-enters lineup as DH Marte (hamstring) will serve as Arizona's designated hitter and No. 3 batter in Tuesday's game in San Diego.
Impact Though he'll be eased back into action in a non-defensive role, Marte demonstrated enough progress in his recovery from a left hamstring strain to put an end to his four-game absence. Arizona will likely see how Marte's hamstring responds to any baserunning he might do Tuesday before deciding whether he's fit to return to the field at his normal spot at second base in Wednesday's series finale.
JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE
Padres play the Diamondbacks leading series 1-0
The San Diego Padres lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Arizona DiamondbacksJUNE 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out of lineup Monday Marte (hamstring) isn't starting Monday against the Padres.
Impact Marte is expected to return at some point during the Diamondbacks' three-game series against the Padres, but he'll remain out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game. Buddy Kennedy is starting at the keystone and batting sixth.
JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE
Padres take on the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series
The San Diego Padres host the Arizona Diamondbacks to open a three-game seriesJUNE 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected back for Padres series Arizona manager Torey Lovullo expects Marte (hamstring) to be available during the upcoming three-game series against San Diego, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports. The se...
Impact Marte was held out of the weekend series against the Twins due to a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. The Diamondbacks downplayed the injury, as Lovullo described it as "very, very mild." The club initially didn't request an MRI but eventually did when the second baseman didn't respond as quickly as hoped. Jake Hager started at second base Friday while Buddy Kennedy started Saturday and Sunday.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
On bench again Sunday Marte (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Impact Marte's Grade 1 left hamstring strain hasn't forced him to the 10-day injured list yet, but he'll miss a third straight game in any event. Buddy Kennedy will draw the start at second base in place of Marte, who can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener in San Diego.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks play the Twins in series rubber match
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Minnesota Twins play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesJUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sánchez slugs long homer, Twins pound Diamondbacks 11-1
Gary Sánchez smashed a long two-run homer that capped a six-run third inning, Dylan Bundy threw eight effective innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-1JUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Day-to-day with Grade 1 strain Marte has a Grade 1 left lateral hamstring strain and is considered day-to-day, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact He has been sidelined since Wednesday and was hitting .306/.390/.500 with one home run over his last 10 games. The team will see how Marte progresses over the next day or two before deciding if a roster move needs to be made.
JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Marte (hamstring) isn't starting Saturday against Minnesota.
Impact Marte is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game after exiting Wednesday's game against the Reds due to hamstring tightness. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Buddy Kennedy will start at the keystone and bat sixth.
JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks play the Twins leading series 1-0
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Minnesota Twins, leading the series 1-0JUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jordan Luplow slugs 2 HRs, Diamondbacks top Twins 7-2
Jordan Luplow homered twice to back Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2JUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
