Diamondbacks Place Marte on Restricted List After Missing Game

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list Monday night after he failed to appear at Fenway Park for the team's series opener against the Boston Red Sox. The roster move was announced shortly before first pitch, creating a last-minute scramble for the Diamondbacks, who are in contention for a National League wild-card spot.

According to reports, Marte traveled with the team from their previous series in Atlanta to Boston but did not arrive at the ballpark as expected. The Diamondbacks delayed releasing their starting lineup until approximately 15 minutes before the game, holding out hope that Marte would show up. He was expected to serve as the team's designated hitter. The team recalled infielder Jose Fernandez from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move, as infielder Ildemaro Vargas started at second base and Tim Tawa played first base.

Marte's placement on the restricted list, which is for non-injury-related absences and carries no minimum stint, means he is away from the team without pay. The Diamondbacks did not disclose an official reason for his absence, though one report indicated he was attending to a personal matter. The...