Ketel Marte loses $400000 in shocking home burglary during MLB All Star Game
When Ketel Marte left Arizona to play in the MLB All-Star Game on July 15, 2025, he didn't know what was happening back home. While he was in Atlanta playing for the National League, someone broke into his Scottsdale house.
The 31-year-old second baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks said it was a difficult arrangement; they stole items valued at nearly $400,000. He also noted that he cannot do very much concerning it right now. He simply needs to ponder the future. The timing and scale of the defeat astonished the audience.
What happened at Ketel Marte's home in Scottsdale during All-Star Game
Ketel Marte was at Truist Park in Atlanta for the MLB All-Star Game on July 15, 2025; his home in Scottsdale, Arizona was robbed while he was gone. That night, police in Scottsdale verified a
"high-dollar residential burglary"
took place.
Ketel Marte told reporters on Sunday, July 21, that about $400,000 worth of jewelry and other items were taken.
'Not good,'
he said through a translator.
'You just gotta move on.'
After the break-in, he was placed on the restricted list so he could handle things at home. Manager Torey Lovullo said Ketel Marte needed space and time to deal with the shock.
Ketel Marte faced heckling earlier and joins list of robbed athletes
This is not the first tough moment Ketel Marte faced this year. In June, during a game against the Cubs in Chicago, a heckler said rude things about his late mother.
Ketel Marte was clearly hurt. And now, just a few weeks later, someone broke into his house. Sadly, this is becoming common for athletes.
Last year, NFL stars like Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, and Travis Kelce also had their homes robbed. Some groups use player schedules to find the right time to strike. Ketel Marte, however, is expected to return to the lineup on July 22 against the Astros.
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FAQs
Q: Where did MLB All-Star player Ketel Marte's burglary happen?
The burglary happened in Scottsdale, Arizona while Ketel Marte was away from his house for the 2025 MLB All-Star game.
Q: Did Ketel Marte's house get burglarized while he was on the All-Star break?
The burglary took place on July 15, 2025 on the day of the MLB Midsummer Classic in Atlanta.
Q: How much in items were stolen from Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte?
Roughly $400,000 in valuables mostly jewelry, were taken from Ketel Marte's Scottsdale house.
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