Diamondbacks' Carroll out of WBC with broken hamate bone

Injury will also put his availability for Arizona's Opening Day in question.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hamate bone during a live batting practice session, knocking him out of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Carroll underwent surgery on Wednesday and is expected to be out of a cast in about a week, but the recovery timeline for a hamate bone injury can take months for hitters to fully regain their power.

Why it matters

Hamate bone injuries are common among baseball players due to the stress put on the bone while swinging the bat. Carroll's injury is the latest in a string of similar injuries to high-profile players like Braves' Ozzie Albies and Mets' Francisco Lindor, highlighting the challenges players face in recovering from this type of injury.

The details

Carroll said he "felt something wiggling around" in his hand after taking a swing during Tuesday's workout. He underwent surgery on Wednesday to remove the hook of the hamate bone, a common procedure for this injury. While the initial recovery timeline is 3-4 weeks, players often struggle to fully regain their power for months after returning.

  • On February 11, 2026, Carroll suffered the injury during a live batting practice session.
  • On February 12, 2026, Carroll underwent surgery to remove the hook of the hamate bone.
  • Carroll expects to be out of a cast in "a weekish" after the surgery.

The players

Corbin Carroll

A star outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks who suffered a broken hamate bone, knocking him out of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Ozzie Albies

The Braves' second baseman who suffered a broken hamate bone late last season.

Francisco Lindor

The Mets' star shortstop who also suffered a hamate injury within the last week, making him ineligible for the WBC.

Jackson Holliday

The Orioles' infielder and the No. 1 pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, who also broke his hamate last week during live batting practice.

Mike Trout

The Angels' outfielder who had hamate bone surgery in 2023 and struggled to fully regain his power even after returning to play.

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What they’re saying

“It was something I was really looking forward to. Spending time around such quality players and getting to represent the country obviously would have been one of the biggest honors of my career.”

— Corbin Carroll (azpbs.org)

“Took a swing, didn't feel good, and then I was kinda just moving my hand around, and felt something wiggling around in there. Figured I should probably go get it checked out.”

— Corbin Carroll (azpbs.org)

“That injury is frustrating.”

— Nolan Arenado, Diamondbacks third baseman (azpbs.org)

“While the recovery is typically four to six weeks, hitters who undergo the surgery to fix it often talk about how their power takes months to return. It's not like a soft-tissue injury; the return timeline on hamates is fairly straightforward. The time to full health, however, can be longer.”

— Jeff Passan, ESPN writer (ESPN)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.