Ketel Marte Out of Lineup in Friday Match

Ketel Marte, the designated hitter for the Diamondbacks, is not in the lineup for Friday’s game in Philadelphia.

Marte served as the team’s designated hitter on Thursday and is currently out of the lineup. Blaze Alexander will handle second base.

Marte’s Performance and Replacement

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is resting for Friday’s game against the Phillies. Rookie infielder Blaze Alexander will replace Marte at second base and bat in the eight-hole against Taijuan Walker. Marte is a must-start in fantasy leagues due to his productive season, hitting .280 with 15 home runs, 42 RBI, three steals, and 50 runs scored. In his first 51 MLB games, Alexander has demonstrated promise, but DFS managers may not see much upside in him at the eight-hole.

Phillies vs. Diamondbacks Matchup

The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks will face off in an NLCS rematch on Friday night in South Philly. The Phillies have Taijuan Walker on the mound, who is the worst of their starters. The Phillies should be looking for revenge after their collapse in the postseason last year.

In eight of his nine starts this season, Taijuan Walker has struck out four or more, and in the last two games, the Diamondbacks have combined for 22 strikeouts.

Player Performance Highlights

Bryce Harper is hitting .333 in June, with a .319 batting average in his home ballpark. Kyle Schwarber is known for having dominant Junes, having a hit in 10 of his last 12 games. Ketel Marte has had at least a hit in 12 of his last 16 games, and Joc Pederson has been a dominant hitter against right-handed pitching this season.