Watch: Diamondbacks NL MVP candidate Ketel Marte exits game early after unfortunate collision

The Arizona Diamondbacks faced a major setback during their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday at Chase Field after red-hot Ketel Marte left the game early due to an injury.

The All-Star second baseman sustained a leg injury after a collision with Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs in the fourth inning. Stubbs, who struck a line drive, dashed for a double and threw in a slide to reach second base. However, his slide led to a collision with Marte's left leg, who was on his knees to collect the throw.

The Diamondbacks star slugger fell to the ground immediately after the contact with his leg and had to eventually leave the game after suffering an unfortunate leg injury.

Kevin Newman replaced Ketel Marte after the fourth inning. Newman signed a minor league deal with the Snakes earlier this year and was called to the senior team after Geraldo Perdomo's injury in April.

Diamondbacks suffer another injury blow after Ketel Marte's early exit

Ketel Marte's injury is a concern for the Diamondbacks as last year's NLCS MVP has been red-hot, especially in the second half of the season. He has emerged as an NL MVP candidate behind Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and Phillies' Bryce Harper.

Earlier in the game, Marte continued his red-hot slugging form with a solo home run off Aaron Nola to open the scoring in the first inning. It was his 30th home run of the season as the two-time All-Star is on pace to break his personal best of 32 home runs in a season.

The Diamondbacks were leading 2-0 in the third game of the series at the time of Marte's injury. Despite the All-Star slugger's premature exit from the game, the hosts added to their lead after Jake McCarthy's two-run homer in the fifth inning.

However, the home team suffered another setback after starter Zac Gallen suffered a suspected groin injury. He was removed midway through the fifth inning after going 4.1 innings, conceding five hits and one run, while striking out three. A seven-run explosion in the seventh saw the Diamondbacks take an 11-1 lead by the end of the inning.