Ketel Marte Reportedly Causes Teammate Frustration with Absences

Free agent Ketel Marte has reportedly frustrated some of his teammates due to his absence after a home burglary and his frequent requests for days off, leading some to question if the team would benefit from trading him. Despite this, he has been a highly productive player, hitting .296/.398/.557 (160 OPS+) with 23 home runs in 89 games, contributing an estimated 3.9 Wins Above Replacement. Marte has averaged 141 games over the last three seasons and has started all but one game since returning from the All-Star break.