# Ketel Marte Under Fire as Diamondbacks Players VOICE FRUSTRATION — REASON Behind His Absence

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Podcast: [Locked On Diamondbacks - Daily Podcast On The Arizona Diamondbacks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-diamondbacks-daily-podcast-on-the-arizona-diamondbacks-716074)
Published: 2026-08-28T08:00:00+00:00
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Arizona Diamondbacks’ clubhouse turmoil threatens playoff hopes as Ketel Marte returns amid controversy. With anonymous teammates blasting Marte’s “entitlement” and citing his recent absence and off-field distractions, are the Diamondbacks risking team chemistry for superstar talent? George Lund breaks down Marte’s looming apology, Mike Hazen’s candid remarks, and how the team’s offensive struggles—highlighted in a 6–1 loss to the Giants—underscore the need for his bat. Get insights on Ildemaro Vargas’ struggles, looming roster moves involving Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Nolan Arenado’s injury update. Can Torey Lovullo and the D-backs’ leadership steady the ship, or will Marte’s drama sink Arizona’s NL Wild Card chase?

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