Ketel Marte Rehab Watch: Return vs. Phillies Appears Imminent
A scout observed Marte in a rehab game, where he went 1-for-2 with a double. His defensive mobility remains an open question heading into his return.
Ketel Marte participated in a rehab game for the Diamondbacks in the Arizona Bridge League, going 1-for-2 with a double off a 96-mph fastball and appearing comfortable on the bases. He played second base but had limited defensive action, leaving questions about his lateral movement and bending ability unanswered. Marte has a history of lower-body issues, primarily hamstring-related. The article indicates he was expected to return to the active roster for a game against the Phillies, with potentially only one or two rehab appearances before activation.
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