Ketel Marte Seen at Casino Amid Injury Controversy

Ketel Marte, the second baseman for the Diamondbacks, was photographed at a casino during the team's home game against the Reds while he is on the injured list due to a knee problem. His absence from a game against the Red Sox on Monday led to his initial placement on the restricted list.

Marte was seen at a roulette table as the Diamondbacks played, and he did not explain his absence until meeting with team officials on Thursday, after which he was moved to the injured list. He had left the team in Boston to undergo knee testing and was rehabbing at the team's spring training facility earlier that day.

Manager Torey Lovullo expressed feelings of betrayal regarding the situation, while reliever Kevin Ginkel voiced disappointment, emphasizing the team's need for Marte's presence. Marte has a history of frustrating teammates and is having a subpar season compared to his previous performances, despite having signed a significant contract extension last year. The Diamondbacks improved their record to 68-61 with a win on Friday.