Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte addressed the media on Monday night, following a 3-1 loss against the Cleveland Guardians ( box score ), about a report from last week that suggested teammates were frustrated with his absence from the team coming out of the All-Star break and his frequent day-off requests.

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Ketel Marte has issued an apology in the wake of a report about some teammates being upset about his recent absences.

Ketel Marte met with reporters on Monday, Aug. 18, and apologized for being away from the team for multiple games after the All-Star break.