MLB Bans Fan for Disparaging Comments on Ketel Marte’s Late Mother
During the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday at Rate Field, a fan made disparaging remarks about Ketel Marte’s late mother, Elpidia Valdez, who died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic in 2017. As a result, the Major League Baseball (MLB) has banned that fan from all ballparks, as confirmed by a source to Fox News Digital.
The incident involved a 22-year-old fan who reportedly taunted Marte and expressed regret, according to ESPN. Marte, a 31-year-old All-Star player, was deeply affected by the comments, with footage showing him in tears during the game. The White Sox swiftly responded, displaying a message on their scoreboard that read,