Former Dbacks Closer: Ketel Marte Benefits From MLB's Double Standard
Summary
Heath Bell, a former Arizona Diamondbacks player, criticized Ketel Marte for missing a game and said Marte is treated more leniently because he is a Latin American player. Marte missed a game due to a knee injury and a personal matter but was seen at a casino, which caused controversy within the team.Key Facts
- Ketel Marte missed an August 17 Diamondbacks game against the Boston Red Sox.
- Arizona placed Marte on the restricted list before the game and later moved him to the injured list.
- Marte’s agent said he was getting an MRI and dealing with a personal issue.
- Marte was photographed at a Scottsdale casino while the Diamondbacks were playing another game.
- Former Diamondbacks player Heath Bell said American players would face harsher judgment for similar actions.
- Bell also mentioned that Latin American players sometimes receive more lenient treatment in MLB.
- Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo said Marte’s absence caused tension and he felt "betrayed."
- Bell criticized Marte for not showing commitment to his team, fans, and coaches.
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