Diamondbacks activate All-Star 2B Ketel Marte from IL

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The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game against the host Houston Astros.

Marte has missed the past 16 games with a sprained left ankle. He last played on Aug. 18 but first injured the ankle on Aug. 10.

Marte will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter on Friday. He's expected to return to