Ketel Marte Back in D-backs Lineup, Slotted Cleanup vs. Phillies
After an absence, Marte is back in Arizona's lineup and hitting fourth as the Diamondbacks open a series against Philadelphia.
Ketel Marte has returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks' active lineup for their series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. The second baseman is batting cleanup, a prominent spot in the order signaling his full return to action. His absence had been a notable factor for the D-backs offense. His reinsertion into the lineup represents a meaningful upgrade to Arizona's run-producing capability.
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Ketel Marte Returns to D-backs Lineup, Batting Cleanup vs. Phillies
Marte is back in the Arizona lineup batting cleanup for the series opener against the Phillies, per Steve Gilbert of MLB.com.
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