Ketel Marte Spotted at Casino on IL
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Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte was reportedly spotted gambling at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale while on the 10-day injured list with left-knee inflammation, adding another development to a turbulent week for the club. Marte earlier missed Arizona’s Aug. 17 game at Boston without notifying the team and was placed on the restricted list. After an MRI, he met Thursday with manager Torey Lovullo, general manager Mike Hazen and his agent before moving to the injured list. Lovullo said he felt “betrayed” by how Marte’s absence unfolded, but had moved past those feelings. Local reports and social-media images identified Marte at the casino during Arizona’s game against Cincinnati, although the team had not announced discipline in the latest reports. Arizona entered the weekend one game behind San Diego for the National League’s wild-card position. Marte was batting .249 with 21 homers and 67 RBIs through 118 games.
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Timeline
- August 14, 2026 — On August 14, Marte exited against Atlanta with left-knee discomfort.
- August 16, 2026 — On August 16, Marte returned after sitting out Saturday's game.
- August 17, 2026 — On August 17, Marte missed Boston's game without notifying teammates.
- August 18, 2026 — On August 18, Arizona placed Marte on the restricted list.
- August 19, 2026 — On August 19, Marte traveled Phoenix for a knee MRI.
- August 20, 2026 — On August 20, MRI findings showed inflammation and injection followed.
- August 21, 2026 — On August 21, Marte moved onto the ten-day injured list.
- August 21, 2026 — On August 21, Lovullo said he felt betrayed by Marte.
- August 21, 2026 — On August 21, Marte was reportedly seen gambling during Cincinnati.
- August 22, 2026 — On August 22, reports identified Talking Stick Resort as location.
- Coming days — Over coming days, Arizona will monitor Marte's rehabilitation and availability.
- Coming weeks — Over coming weeks, Arizona could address discipline if circumstances warrant.
- Coming months — Over coming months, Marte's relationship with Arizona may determine future.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Arizona faces distraction during a critical playoff race. Possible long-term US impact: Clubhouse trust and Marte's Arizona future could suffer. Reader priority: Readers should prioritize official team statements over viral casino images. Most Affected: Diamondbacks players, fans, management, and postseason hopes face uncertainty.
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Primary report
On August 22, SleeperMLB posted casino images during Friday's game.
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