The Arizona Diamondbacks lost to the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, Aug. 17 in Denver, dropping three of four games in the series.

On Monday, right-handed starting pitcher Ryne Nelson gave his honest take to the media ahead of the D-backs' matchup with the Cleveland Guardians. Nelson suggested the rumors about Arizona's clubhouse may not come from within, but rather speculation from the outside.

Refusing to stay silent and hoping to set the record straight, Geraldo Perdomo spoke out strongly about the criticism aimed at his Diamondbacks teammate Ketel Marte, who he says hasn’t been given peace by the media.

Ketel Marte missed the Diamondbacks' series against the Cardinals in July to fly home to the Dominican Republic.

In a poignant display of camaraderie, Arizona Diamondbacks' star shortstop Geraldo Perdomo recently defended his teammate, All-Star Ketel Marte, following a challenging loss to the Colorado Rockies. This moment not only highlights the dynamics within the team but also sheds light on the pressures faced by professional athletes amidst trade rumors and media scrutiny.

Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo jumped into his manager's postgame press conference after Sunday's loss to plead with media members to leave Ketel Marte alone.

Ketel Marte on Monday addressed criticism in a recent story in the Arizona Republic newspaper that he asks for too many days off and that by doing so he has irritated some of his teammates and coaches.

Geraldo Perdomo is the latest member of the Arizona Diamondbacks to address the situation surrounding Ketel Marte, as Perdomo expressed loyalty with supportive remarks.

The Diamondbacks All-Star addressed the media before Aug. 18 game, thanking Geraldo Perdomo for supporting him and his desire to focus on baseball.

Ketel Marte has been in hot water recently after multiple reports emerged that his Arizona Diamondbacks teammates have been critical of him for missing games.

In a moment that resonated deeply within the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, star shortstop Geraldo Perdomo stepped into the spotlight after a challenging game against the Colorado Rockies. This postgame address not only highlighted the camaraderie among teammates but also underscored the challenges faced by athletes amid trade rumors and public scrutiny.