Diamondbacks midfielder Ketel Marte left tonight’s game against the Rockies in the sixth inning with an apparent right leg injury, Zach Buchanan of the Athletic and Steve Gilbert of MLB.com was among those who relieved. Marte ran after the first time after hitting a ground ball when he pulled up which benefited his thigh muscle area. He was assisted off the field by coach and manager Torey Lovullo.
Needless to say, any significant injury would be a major blow to Marte. The 27-year-old won an All-Star selection and finished fourth in the MVP vote in the National League in 2019 after drafting a stellar .329 / .389 / .592 series with 32 homers in 628 plate appearances. Marte posted only average numbers in 2020, but he started brilliantly this season. Through the first six games of Arizona, he hit .462 / .500 / .846 with two homers and four doubles.
Marte was replaced in the outfield by Josh VanMeter, who took over right with Tim Locastro move to center. The D-Backs are currently without a suspect right fielder Kole Calhoun, recovering from a knee operation in early March.