Ketel Marte, second baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks, was the victim of a burglary at his Scottsdale home while he was participating in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday in Atlanta.
According to the Associated Press, the Scottsdale police confirmed that they are investigating a ‘high-dollar residential burglary’ that they suspect that happened on Tuesday night while Marte was playing for the National League in the All-Star Game.
The police have confirmed that the house was unoccupied at the time of the incident, and there were clear signs of forced entry. Several personal items and pieces of jewelry were reported missing. As of now, the investigation is still active, and no arrests have been made.
The burglary of high-profile athletes’ homes is a recurring issue. Athletes from diverse sports have been victimized while away for games or events. The FBI has issued specific warnings to sports leagues about crime organizations that target professional athletes.
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