Ketel Marte Exits Diamondbacks-Braves Game with Injury

The bottom of the second inning had just begun for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt picked up a ground out to first base of Atlanta Braves infielder Ozzie Albies.

But the ball, which was expected to be fielded by Ildemaro Vargas at first, was snagged by Tim Tawa, instead. Tawa had taken over at first base, and Vargas had moved to second. Suddenly, Ketel Marte, who had started the game at second base, as usual, was out of the game.

With Vargas moving over to second base, Tawa came in to first from center field. Jorge Barrosa was slotted into center, next to Ryan Waldschmidt in left.

As of this writing, it is unclear as to why Marte left the game at such an early point. He had grounded out sharply in his first at-bat in the first inning, then bobbled a ground ball from catcher Drake Baldwin at second that went down as a base hit in the box score.

According to the Diamondbacks, Marte was removed with what is being called right knee soreness, for the time being. There is no indication of severity, or if this was a more precautionary move.

Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte leaves game early