Ketel Marte Injured Again Against Rays

Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks re-aggravated his left ankle sprain during a pinch-hitting appearance against the Tampa Bay Rays, collapsing in the batter's box after checking his swing. Marte had just returned to the lineup as a designated hitter after missing three games due to the same injury, which he initially sustained on August 10 against the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite his previous recovery, he has been unable to complete games since then, raising concerns about his health and potential placement on the injured list. The Diamondbacks are currently facing a roster crunch, with Marte's injury leaving them with only five healthy infielders. Manager Torey Lovullo indicated that they need to reevaluate Marte's condition to determine how quickly he can return to play. Marte's absence could significantly impact the team's performance as they fight for a wild card spot in the NL.