{"id":791230,"date":"2026-08-29T05:01:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T05:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/791230\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T05:01:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T05:01:06","slug":"former-arizona-cardinal-weighs-in-on-d-backs-ketel-marte-situation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/791230\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Arizona Cardinal weighs in on D-Backs’ Ketel Marte situation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PHOENIX \u2014 The recent controversy surrounding Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Ketel Marte has left the baseball world, with a former Cardinals linebacker now weighing in.<\/p>\n

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Jun 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte against the Minnesota Twins at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Since Marte\u2019s no-show at Fenway Park on Aug. 17, questions about trust, accountability and what happens inside a clubhouse when a star player\u2019s actions leave teammates searching for answers have risen. Lorenzo Alexander, who played for the Cardinals for two seasons, offered a glimpse into that dynamic while discussing the realities of professional sports locker rooms with Wolf & Luke on Arizona Sports.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe might be fighting,\u201d Alexander said, while acknowledging that players-only meetings may have taken place. \u201cI\u2019m guessing and assuming they\u2019ve had player-only meetings. They\u2019re not always beneficial either.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Oct 26, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Lorenzo Alexander against the Philadelphia Eagles at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

Marte was placed on the restricted list after failing to report to the team. He later met with manager Torey Lovullo and general manager Mike Hazen and was placed on the injured list with inflammation in his left knee.<\/p>\n

That still didn\u2019t fully answer why Marte didn\u2019t show. Then, photos surfaced of him at a Scottsdale-area casino while Arizona was playing at home against the Cincinnati Reds. For Alexander, that type of situation can become a question of trust if a player is perceived as breaking an agreement with his teammates.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause now, in a way, when I give you my energy and I\u2019m trying to win a championship, I may be a free agent,\u201d he said. \u201cAll that stuff matters.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m out here fighting tooth and nail \u2026 and you looking at me like I\u2019m Boo Boo the Fool.\u201d<\/p>\n

Former Arizona Cardinal Lorenzo Alexander joined @WolfandLuke<\/a> to discuss how Ketel Marte\u2019s teammates could be reacting in the Arizona Diamondbacks clubhouse after his latest episode.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Qgs00Z8K1X<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Arizona Sports (@AZSports) August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The stakes extend beyond the standings for players, as their careers, contracts and families are tied to winning.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m out here fighting tooth and nail,\u201d he said. \u201c\u2026 I\u2019m walking in here and you\u2019re looking at me like I\u2019m Boo-Boo the Fool.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Alexander was not speaking specifically about Marte or claiming knowledge of the Diamondbacks\u2019 clubhouse, his comments provide context for what can happen when trust is tested inside a professional locker room.<\/p>\n

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Jun 4, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) celebrates after hitting a walk-off home run and defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The issue now goes beyond where Marte was or why he missed one game. It\u2019s about how he addresses his teammates, how they respond and whether the clubhouse can move forward with the same level of trust needed to make a postseason run.<\/p>\n

That conversation may ultimately determine how this story is remembered \u2014 and whether it becomes a distraction or a turning point for Arizona.<\/p>\n

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\nWendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde<\/p>\n

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