The controversy hasn't impacted Marte's production; he's slashing .309/.396/.515 with four home runs, eight doubles, one steal, 16 RBI and 17 runs scored over 25 games in the second half.

Ketel Marte understands the questions that have followed him and the Arizona Diamondbacks recently, and has apologetically responded while looking at the future.

With Arizona Diamondbacks superstar Ketel Marte potentially on the trade block, the Los Angeles Dodgers might emerge as a suitor for the star.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks as Ketel Marte Explains Emotional Players' Weekend Tribute. The weekend of August 15-17 is a festive one across all of Major League Baseball. MLB Players' Weekend offers players a chance to show their personalities with custom gear and more.

Phillies SS Trea Turner is deferring to his son for this year's Players Weekend bat, choosing a custom Spider-Man and Hulk theme because of his son's love of Marvel characters. The design blends the two characters well, with Spider-Man at the top of the bat and Hulk's fist smashing through the bottom of the bat's barrel.

Ketel Marte will reportedly be shopped in the offseason by the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Atlanta Braves could become a landing spot for him.