The tension inside the D-Backs clubhouse seems to have hit a breaking point. A strange narrative has been pushed way too far around Ketel Marte as well. He’s been seen as a divisive figure in the clubhouse, per Bob Nightengale: “He can be a diva in the clubhouse, agitating his teammates and coaching staff.” Word has it that the heightened tensions within the organization have a lot to do with Marte’s demeanor. However, it’s all unfair targeting, as per Marte’s teammate, who is now urging the instigators to stop.

Before the Diamondbacks’ 5-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo defended Ketel Marte amid all the rumors claiming that teammates and others in the organization were frustrated by the All-Star second baseman’s tendency to ask for days off.

All fired up, Per

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