While Ketel Marte was basking in the spotlight on the diamond during the MLB All-Star Game, the burglars at his home in Arizona were stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars of his property.

The Diamondbacks second baseman told reporters that about $400,000 worth of belongings were taken from his Scottsdale home during the incident.

Burglary Coincided With All-Star Appearance

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According to TMZ Sports, the break-in occurred on July 15, the same evening Marte participated in the Midsummer Classic. The Scottsdale Police termed it as a "high-dollar residential burglary." Although no suspects have been publicly identified or stolen goods recovered by authorities, the case is still under investigation.

Through an interpreter, the 31-year-old MLB star expressed disappointment and resignation.

"It's not good. But you just got to move on."

Team Provides Support as Marte Heals

After the incident, the Diamondbacks put Marte on the restricted list, allowing him time to address the emotional and logistical consequences. Manager Torey Lovullo spoke sympathetically of his star player and angrily about the circumstances.

Lovullo criticized people who did not respect people's privacy. He said that Marte retreats a little bit when he gets upset.

Lovullo also said that contact with Marte had been minimal as the player sorted out the invasion of his off-field life. Marte is still set to return to the lineup Monday night and be ready to redirect his attention back to baseball.

Increasing Trend of Athlete Break-ins

Sadly, Marte's case is not the only one. Throughout the last year, numerous high-profile sportsmen have become targets for such crimes.

Because of burglary, Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow lost interest in owning a real-life "Batmobile." He's not the only NFL player to experience this unfortunate incident.

Even Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce underwent the same pain. Their homes got hijacked in 2024. This caused concern over the susceptibility of celebrities, particularly when their whereabouts are predictable.

Burglaries are becoming an increasingly common trend in professional sports. Celebrity visibility equals greater risk, particularly at events televised nationally when players are on the road.