Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte had a monster game on Friday, recording a home run, two doubles, five RBI, and an additional run scored in the team's 14-8 win over the Colorado Rockies. Marte has been mashing when healthy this season, hitting .296 with 13 home runs and 41 runs scored in just 49 games. He's also recorded more walks (30) than strikeouts (29) while hitting at or near the top of a Diamondbacks' lineup that ranks third in MLB in runs scored. Fantasy managers should continue to roll with Marte as he's a high-end second base option in all fantasy formats.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte played his part offensively in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Braves. Marte went 3-for-3 with a single, a solo home run, a two-run HR, and two walks. The 31-year-old got things going early, destroying a first-inning Spencer Strider offering deep into the left-center seats. He then lined a third-inning Strider fastball just over the right-field wall to score two more. Health has been an issue for Marte again this season, but he has been excellent when in the lineup, slashing .294/.417/.597 with 10 HR, 16 RBI, and two stolen bases in 144 plate appearances. He remains a high-end fantasy option whenever he is on the field.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (illness) is back at the keystone and is hitting in the two-hole for Friday's series opener against the visiting Washington Nationals and right-hander Jake Irvin at Chase Field. An illness kept Marte out of action for the last two games, but he's feeling better now and is ready to go for the weekend series in the desert. Fantasy managers will want to get the 31-year-old switch-hitter back in their starting lineups against Irvin, who Marte has hit .444 against with a home run and three RBI in nine career at-bats. The two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner is currently hitting a strong .283 (30-for-106) with eight home runs and 13 RBI, but he also missed time in April with a hamstring injury. Fantasy managers have to be happy that Marte holds an xBA of .317 with an xwOBA of .407, meaning his batted-ball metrics show he's been even better than his surface stats.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (illness) is sitting out a second straight game due to an illness for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field. Jordan Lawlar will make another start at second base and will hit eighth against Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes. Marte is dealing with flu-like symptoms and will sit out again. With a scheduled off day for travel on Thursday, the 31-year-old All-Star's next chance to play will be in Friday's series opener versus the Washington Nationals. Marte should be back at some point this weekend in the desert. Lawlar got his call to the big leagues for the first time since 2023 recently, but he's gone hitless in his first 18 plate appearances over seven games with two walks and eight strikeouts. DFS gamers will want to avoid Lawlar against the powerful Skenes.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (illness) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with an illness. Marte has started in 13 straight games but will get the day off. The 31-year-old has been putting up solid numbers lately and is in the middle of a nine-game hitting streak. In his absence, Jordan Lawlar will cover second base and bat ninth against right-hander Mike Burrows. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups ahead of first pitch with Marte heading to the bench. He should be back in action for Wednesday's contest, but check back to make sure.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hip) is starting at the keystone and batting in his customary leadoff spot in Friday's series opener at Chase Field against the Colorado Rockies. After a scheduled day off for the team on Thursday, Marte will return to action after he was pulled late in Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants with hip stiffness. The 31-year-old All-Star hit two home runs in that contest, though, and his departure from the game was mostly precautionary. It's unclear who the Rockies are starting in the series opener in the desert on Friday, but Marte should be returned to all starting fantasy lineups regardless. His counting stats on the season are down because of a stint on the injured list in April due to a hamstring injury. Marte is currently slashing .262/.377/.554 with five homers, eight RBI and 14 runs scored.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hip) hit two home runs and drove in three runs in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Giants. He was pinch-hit for late in the game with hip tightness, but manager Torey Lovullo said Marte is expected to play in Friday's series opener against the division-rival Colorado Rockies. It was precautionary due to his recent return from a strained hamstring. His home run total is now up to five, with all of them coming in his past seven games. Marte missed some time with the previously mentioned hamstring injury but has quickly returned to being the best second baseman in fantasy.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte did all he could for his team on Friday, going 2-for-3 with two homers and two walks in a 14-11 loss to the New York Yankees. Marte cracked a pair of solo homers and also scored on Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s grand slam. The 31-year-old has put together strong numbers in an injury-shortened start to his season, hitting .292 with 11 runs, three homers, and four RBI in 48 at-bats. When healthy, Marte is one of the best-hitting second basemen in the game. He should remain a fantasy standout throughout the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is getting the day off in Wednesday's series finale against the visiting New York Mets. Rookie Tim Tawa will make the start at second base and bat eighth against Mets right-hander Kodai Senga. Marte has struggled since returning from a left-hamstring strain that kept him out for almost a full month, as he's gone just 2-for-15 with a run scored in six games since being activated from the injured list. The recent cold stretch has brought the 31-year-old Dominican's slash line down to .268/.388/.341 on the year. Marte has yet to go deep after clubbing a career-high 36 long balls a season ago. Tawa hasn't been great in his first 21 big-league games, hitting 190 (12-for-63), but he's displayed some pop with five home runs and 11 RBI in 75 plate appearances. He is hitless in just one career at-bat against Senga.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Friday, and outfielder Jorge Barrosa was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday in a corresponding move. Arizona's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the hosting Philadelphia Phillies isn't out yet, but fantasy managers should expect Marte to be back in there against left-hander Jesus Luzardo. The 31-year-old All-Star is finally back with the Snakes since landing on the IL on April 15 with a left-hamstring strain. Although the matchup isn't a great one against Luzardo, fantasy managers will want to get Marte back in their lineups in all redraft leagues. Before landing on the shelf, the Dominican switch-hitter had yet to homer in 26 at-bats, but he was hitting .346 with a .469 on-base percentage and .930 OPS.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) took five at-bats and played four innings in the field at second base on Monday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Marte took the day off on Tuesday and is scheduled to build up to six or seven innings defensively on Wednesday, and he's still likely to come off the injured list this weekend. The 31-year-old All-Star has been on the injured list with a strained left hamstring since April 5 but figures to return to the team's starting lineup this weekend on the road for a series against the Philadelphia Phillies. When he returns, fantasy managers will be stoked to get him right back in their starting lineups. Before his hamstring injury, Marte had picked right up where he left off a year ago, slashing .346/.469/.462 in 26 at-bats, although he's still searching for his first home run of 2025.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) was packing in the clubhouse on Sunday and confirmed that he will play in Philadelphia, according to Jack Sommers of SI.com. Arizona is expected to make the trip to Philly for three games starting on Friday, May 2. Marte has been sidelined since April 5 with a hamstring strain after only playing in eight games in 2025. He'll look to reclaim his title as the best fantasy second baseman after he had a breakout 2024 to the tune of a .292/.372/.560 slash line with 36 home runs.

Although Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) isn't expected to return from a left-hamstring strain for another few weeks, he has started doing baseball activities, according to Arizona Sports' Alex Weiner. Marte has started to take ground balls and is taking swings in the batting cage. Barring setbacks, the D-backs hope Marte can return in late April or early May, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The 2024 MVP finalist started this season hitting a robust .346 with three doubles and six runs scored in eight games prior to injuring his hamstring running out a double on April 4 against the Washington Nationals. Hamstring injuries have been a problem for the 31-year-old All-Star, as he was on the injured list twice with hammy issues in both of his legs in 2021. So far with Marte out, rookie Tim Tawa and Garrett Hampson have split time at the keystone in Arizona.

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that a realistic timeline for second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) to return from the injured list is late April or shortly after that. Lovullo recently said that Marte will mess a "series of weeks" after suffering a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain rounding the bases last Friday, but as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks during his rehab, he could be back for fantasy managers before the calendar flips to May. It's good news for the 31-year-old, but fantasy managers will need to remain patient and keep him stashed in an IL spot for the time being. The two-time All-Star was off to a strong start at the plate, too, going 9-for-26 (.346), although he had yet to hit a homer in eight games. Until Marte is able to return, the D-backs will mix and match at second base with Garrett Hampson and rookie Tim Tawa.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) is expected to miss "a series of weeks" with a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Marte injured himself running out a double in the team's win over the Washington Nationals last Friday after signing a five-year, $116.5 million contract extension earlier that week. It's a big blow to both the D-backs and Marte's fantasy managers, as he finished third in the 2024 National League MVP voting after setting career-highs with 36 homers and 95 RBI. "There is no timeline on it. We just have to let him heal, let him recover. Once we get to that point, we'll start to initiate some baseball activities and ramp him up," Lovullo said. With Marte sidelined, Garrett Hampson should see the majority of playing time at the keystone, but rookie Tim Tawa will also get opportunities. Marte needs to be stashed in all fantasy formats.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring. Marte was pulled from Friday's contest after he was seen limping off the field. As a result, Marte will miss at least the next 10 days of action. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he begins his recovery process. Through the early part of the campaign, the 31-year-old has posted a .346/.469/.462 slash line with nine total hits. Last season, Marte enjoyed an impressive campaign as he tallied 23 doubles with 36 home runs and held a .292/.372/.560 slash line. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks promoted infield prospect Tim Tawa from Triple-A Reno. While Marte is sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Garrett Hampson or Tawa to see time at the keystone.

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) is likely headed to the injured list after straining his left hamstring while rounding the bases in Friday's 6-4 win over the Washington Nationals. The 31-year-old strained his hamstring in the first inning after hitting what would have been an easy triple off right-hander Jake Irvin. Marte eventually limped off the field and probably will need to miss more than the next 10 days as he rehabs his injured hamstring. Garrett Hampson replaced Marte as a pinch-runner and at second base and should see most of the playing time at the keystone moving forward with Marte on the shelf. It's a tough break for Arizona to lose one of their best all-around players after just signing him to a six-year, $116 million extension this week. Keep Marte stashed in all fantasy leagues.

Updating a previous report, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced that All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) was removed from Friday's 6-4 win over the hosting Washington Nationals with a left-hamstring strain. Marte hit what should have been an easy triple in the first inning off right-hander Jake Irvin but strained his hammy rounding the bases and settled for a double before limping off the field and being replaced by Garrett Hampson. The 31-year-old, who just signed a six-year, $116 million deal with the D-backs the other day, looked to be in quite a bit of pain, so fantasy managers may want to prepare for a potential trip to the injured list. If that comes to fruition, Hampson would most likely be in line for most of the playing time at the keystone for the Snakes. Marte has been one of the most productive second baseman in recent seasons, so he should be stashed in all fantasy leagues if he goes on the IL.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (leg) pulled up lame at second base in the first inning on Friday against the Washington Nationals after what would have been an easy triple against right-hander Jake Irvin. Marte walked off the field and exited the game with a limp due to an undisclosed leg injury. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on this one, as the 31-year-old All-Star is one of the best overall second baseman in the game. The injury comes after he just signed a six-year, $116 million contract extension this week. Marte was clearly in pain and could be headed for the injured list, but we'll have to wait for more word on the specific nature of his injury. Garrett Hampson replaced Marte at the keystone and would be in line for regular work at second base if Marte requires an extended absence.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is getting his first day off in the campaign on Thursday evening when the Diamondbacks continue a series against the New York Yankees. On Wednesday, Marte went 1-for-2 at the plate with two walks after signing a six-year $116.5 million extension. Through six games this season, Marte has posted a strong .292/.433/.375 slash line with two doubles with a 6:4 BB:K. Last season, the 31-year-old enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career as he posted a stellar .292/.372/.560 slash line with 23 doubles, 36 home runs, seven swiped bags. With Marte sitting out on Thursday, the Diamondbacks will give Garrett Hampson the nod at the keystone. Hampson is worth a look as a low-risk value play in DFS facing New York right-hander Carlos Carrasco.