Diamondbacks' second baseman Ketel Marte's mom died tragically. Elpidia Valdez passed away in a 2017 car accident in the Dominican Republic, according to My Stateline. Thus, it's not surprising that Marte is still emotional about the topic.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was visibly upset during his team’s victory against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday after a fan reportedly heckled him about his late mother.

Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte broke down in tears during his team's Tuesday night game against the White Sox after a fan taunted him over his late mother, who died in a 2017 car crash in the Dominican Republic.