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Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo makes comments defending teammate Ketel Marte

Originally posted on Burn City Sports | By Ben Bliklen | Last updated Aug 17, 2025 10:56 PM ET

DENVER – Geraldo Perdomo is the latest member of the Arizona Diamondbacks to address the situation surrounding Ketel Marte, as Perdomo expressed loyalty with supportive remarks.

The rumors have been flying after Ketel Marte has been rubbing teammates and members of the Diamondbacks front office the wrong way, after Marte has taken multiple days off recently for personal reasons.

Geraldo Perdomo’s comments on the situation around Ketel Marte:

On Sunday afternoon, after the Diamondbacks’ loss to the Colorado Rockies, Arizona’s star shortstop Geraldo Perdomo had some words to say about his teammate Ketel Marte. “I just want to speak as a brother, he (Marte) just wants to play baseball.” (Credit: Jose Romero | AZ Central Sports) An emotional and fired up Perdomo made his feelings clear about his teammate and how much Marte truly means to him and the Diamondbacks ballclub.

Diamondbacks SS Geraldo Perdomo delivered an emotionally charged message intended for media members in defense of teammate Ketel Marte after today’s game, a 6-5 loss at Colorado. Warning: use of foul language. pic.twitter.com/aecIZXKPJf

— José M. Romero (@RomeroJoseM) August 17, 2025

So far, in the 2025 season, Marte has a .297 batting average along with 23 home runs and 56 RBIs, and has been one of the bright spots for Arizona. With his fearless leadership and talented play, he has been the engine that keeps this Diamondbacks train rolling. Whatever the future holds for Marte in Arizona, his teammates know where he stands, what he plays for, and the fire he brings to the franchise.

This article first appeared on Burn City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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