Ketel Marte DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hip) is starting at the keystone and batting in his customary leadoff spot in Friday's series opener at Chase Field against the Colorado Rockies. After a scheduled day off for the team on Thursday, Marte will return to action after he was pulled late in Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants with hip stiffness. The 31-year-old All-Star hit two home runs in that contest, though, and his departure from the game was mostly precautionary. It's unclear who the Rockies are starting in the series opener in the desert on Friday, but Marte should be returned to all starting fantasy lineups regardless. His counting stats on the season are down because of a stint on the injured list in April due to a hamstring injury. Marte is currently slashing .262/.377/.554 with five homers, eight RBI and 14 runs scored.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hip) hit two home runs and drove in three runs in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Giants. He was pinch-hit for late in the game with hip tightness, but manager Torey Lovullo said Marte is expected to play in Friday's series opener against the division-rival Colorado Rockies. It was precautionary due to his recent return from a strained hamstring. His home run total is now up to five, with all of them coming in his past seven games. Marte missed some time with the previously mentioned hamstring injury but has quickly returned to being the best second baseman in fantasy.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte did all he could for his team on Friday, going 2-for-3 with two homers and two walks in a 14-11 loss to the New York Yankees. Marte cracked a pair of solo homers and also scored on Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s grand slam. The 31-year-old has put together strong numbers in an injury-shortened start to his season, hitting .292 with 11 runs, three homers, and four RBI in 48 at-bats. When healthy, Marte is one of the best-hitting second basemen in the game. He should remain a fantasy standout throughout the season.