Ketel Marte Restricted List: Diamondbacks Lineup & Fantasy Baseball Impact

In a highly unusual and breaking development, the Arizona Diamondbacks placed star second baseman Ketel Marte on the MLB Restricted List shortly before first pitch Monday night against the Boston Red Sox.

Reports from The Arizona Republic confirm that Marte traveled with the team to Boston but failed to show up to Fenway Park. The Diamondbacks front office and manager Torey Lovullo have not yet provided specifics on his absence or a timeline for his return.

To cover his absence, infielder Jose Fernandez has been recalled from Triple-A Reno. If you are a fantasy baseball manager or sports bettor, this unexpected vacancy shifts the entire Diamondbacks lineup dynamic.

D-backs Lineup & Fantasy Impact Calculator

Use the simulator below to select Ketel Marte’s status and estimate his missed games to project how it impacts Diamondbacks win probabilities and fantasy baseball projections:

What is the MLB Restricted List?

The Restricted List is used for players who are away from their teams for unusual, non-injury reasons. This includes personal matters, visa/travel issues, or disciplinary actions. While on the Restricted List, a player does not count against the 26-man active roster or the 40-man roster, and they generally do not receive pay or service time.

Fantasy Baseball Recommendations

• Ketel Marte Owners: Bench Marte immediately. Since we have no timeframe on his absence, check waiver wires for short-term middle infield coverage.
• Corbin Carroll & Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: Expect slightly lower RBI totals due to the loss of Marte’s high on-base percentage at the top of the lineup, but both will see slight increases in plate appearances.
• Jose Fernandez: Keep an eye on him in deeper leagues. If Marte’s absence is prolonged, Fernandez could get significant playing time, though he is not a priority pickup yet.