This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks as Diamondbacks GM Sets Record Straight on Ketel Marte. There's been plenty of discussion surrounding Arizona Diamondbacks' second baseman Ketel Marte and the reported frustration from the team about Marte taking days off.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte addressed the media on Monday night, following a 3-1 loss against the Cleveland Guardians ( box score ), about a report from last week that suggested teammates were frustrated with his absence from the team coming out of the All-Star break and his frequent day-off requests.

Ketel Marte met with reporters on Monday, Aug. 18, and apologized for being away from the team for multiple games after the All-Star break.