Diamondbacks Activate Ketel Marte from Injured List Ahead of Phillies Game

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reinstated star second baseman Ketel Marte from the injured list after he missed nearly a month due to a left hamstring strain sustained on April 4. Marte will immediately return to the starting lineup, batting leadoff and playing second base against the Philadelphia Phillies. Prior to his injury, Marte was hitting .346 and had reached base in all eight games, continuing the strong form that saw him finish third in NL MVP voting last season. His return is expected to bolster the Diamondbacks’ offense, which has struggled against left-handed pitching in his absence. The team optioned outfielder Jorge Barrosa to Triple-A Reno as a corresponding roster move. Marte, who recently signed a six-year contract extension, skipped a rehab assignment to rejoin the active roster.