The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list, days after news that Marte’s house was burglarized during the MLB All-Star break. Marte had reportedly requested personal days from the team to deal with the burglary, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
Scottsdale police announced Wednesday that Marte’s house had been robbed while Marte and his family were in Atlanta for the All-Star game. Police believe that the incident took place Tuesday night.
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With Marte taking some time off, the Diamondbacks signed infielder Sergio Alcantara, who has spent several stints with the organization over the years.
Police are still investigating the burglary on Marte’s house. Numerous personal items, including jewelry, were stolen, though police said there were no signs of forced entry.
The high-level burglary is just the latest in a series of thefts targeting professional athletes this year. In February, the Justice Department charged seven men who were allegedly part of a South American ring targeting athletes like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Joe Burrow and more. As a result, the NFL and NBA both warned its players to amp up security the wake of these robberies.
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Additionally, a Seattle man was charged last month after burglarizing the homes of several local athletes, including Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo, Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell.