Ketel Marte’s unannounced absence sent shockwaves through the team, leading to his immediate placement on the restricted list and sparking emotional reactions from manager Torey Lovullo, who shed tears in a press conference. The real reason? Inflammation in Marte’s right knee landed him on the ten-day injured list — though Lovullo suspects frustration over his injury may have played a role. The manager, who has long championed Marte’s physical needs even in contract talks, expressed deep disappointment and a desire for direct communication from Marte. After a tense meeting involving Marte, his agent, and GM, all parties acknowledge miscommunication — but Lovullo also praised Marte’s effort this season. Now, with Marte’s return looming, the focus shifts to whether he can rebuild trust with teammates and help the team chase playoff glory.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/e3c6fab97a48c844

Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör The Daily News Now!. Innehållet i podden är skapat av The Daily News Now! och inte av, eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.