Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks held what MLB.com described as a "very productive meeting" following the second baseman's unexplained absence during a road trip in Boston, with both sides hoping to move forward and return to baseball.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he "felt betrayed" by Marte's mysterious disappearance, according to reporting from Yahoo Sports, ESPN, and the Associated Press. Lovullo acknowledged the emotions athletes experience through competition but indicated he still seeks answers from Marte regarding the incident.
The Diamondbacks are in a tight playoff race with 34 games remaining as of Friday, per the Associated Press, as they work to return to the postseason for the first time since 2023.