The post "Such Abnormal Behavior": Ketel Marte's Unexplained Absence Has Legendary MLB Manager Speaking Out appeared first on EssentiallySports. Add EssentiallySports as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Ketel Marte owes the Diamondbacks an explanation. Until more facts emerge, though, calls for punishment may be getting ahead of the story.

The latest comments from Ketel Marte's agent made one thing clear: his status with the Diamondbacks is far from resolved.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, who left the team unannounced Monday, is dealing with a personal issue as well as a knee injury, his agent confirmed Wednesday through MLB Network. While manager Torey Lovullo said he hoped to have Marte back before the end of the regular season,

Ketel Marte, who was placed on the restricted list after failing to show up to Monday's game, has traveled back to Phoenix for tests on his left knee, D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said.

Former Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley thinks there's something serious going on with Ketel Marte's absence. "For me, this is much deeper than missing a game," Bradley told Bickley & Marotta. "We've talked about the Marte drama the last couple of years. I know this guy, I… pic.twitter.com/d3NcP7YtLt

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On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Katie talk about what could prevent the Dodgers from three-peating this season, Ketel Marte no-showing in Boston and the Brewers blowing out the Mariners.

Arizona Diamondbacks' star second baseman Ketel Marte was a mysterious late scratch Monday, stoking the social media fires.