D-backs' Corbin Carroll To Miss Time with Surprise Injury

Arizona outfielder suffers broken hamate bone, will undergo surgery

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hamate bone during a live batting practice session on Tuesday and will miss a significant portion of spring training. Carroll will undergo surgery on Wednesday and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, putting his availability for opening day in jeopardy.

Why it matters

Carroll is coming off a breakout 2025 season where he hit .259 with 31 home runs and a franchise-record 17 triples. His absence will be a major blow to the Diamondbacks' lineup and outfield depth as they look to build on last year's success.

The details

The injury occurred to Carroll's right, non-throwing hand. He will miss the World Baseball Classic but still has a chance to be ready for opening day. The typical recovery timeline for a hamate bone injury is 6-8 weeks, though it can vary. Carroll is the second star player this week to suffer a hamate bone injury, joining Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor.

  • On Tuesday, Carroll suffered the broken hamate bone during a live batting practice session.
  • On Wednesday, Carroll will undergo surgery to repair the injury.

The players

Corbin Carroll

An Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder who is coming off a breakout 2025 season.

Torey Lovullo

The manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Francisco Lindor

A star shortstop for the New York Mets who also suffered a hamate bone injury this week.

Andrew Saalfrank

A left-handed pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks who will miss the 2026 season after undergoing shoulder surgery.

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What they’re saying

“Carroll will undergo surgery on Wednesday.”

— Jeff Passan, ESPN reporter (ESPN)

What’s next

The Diamondbacks will monitor Carroll's recovery and hope he can return in time for opening day, though his status remains uncertain.

The takeaway

This injury is a significant setback for the Diamondbacks, who were counting on Carroll to anchor their lineup and outfield after his breakout 2025 campaign. His absence will force the team to adjust their plans and find ways to fill the void until he can return to full strength.