Diamondbacks Predicted to Promote Slugging Outfielder to Pair with Corbin Carroll

The D-Backs could call up Ryan Waldschmidt to fill an outfield need.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:24pm

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The Arizona Diamondbacks are considering promoting minor league outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt to the major league roster, according to a Bleacher Report prediction. Waldschmidt, who has a .967 OPS in the minors this season, could join top prospect Corbin Carroll in the Diamondbacks' outfield as the team looks to fill a need with Jordan Lawler on the injured list.

Why it matters

The Diamondbacks have an opportunity to give a young, promising hitter like Waldschmidt a chance to contribute at the MLB level and potentially solidify their outfield alongside the highly touted Carroll. Waldschmidt's power potential could provide a boost to the D-Backs' lineup as they look to remain competitive in the NL West.

The details

Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter predicts the Diamondbacks will call up the 23-year-old Waldschmidt, who has a .967 OPS with 10 walks, 10 RBIs, one home run, two triples, and five doubles in 52 at-bats in the minors this season. Waldschmidt had a strong spring training as well, hitting .302 with an .836 OPS. The D-Backs have been using Jorge Barrosa and Tim Tawa in left field with Lawler on the IL, but Waldschmidt's offensive upside could earn him a shot to take over the position.

  • Waldschmidt has been tearing it up in the minors so far this season.
  • Jordan Lawler is currently on the 60-day injured list for the Diamondbacks.

The players

Ryan Waldschmidt

A 23-year-old outfield prospect in the Diamondbacks' minor league system who has a .967 OPS with 10 walks, 10 RBIs, one home run, two triples, and five doubles in 52 at-bats this season.

Corbin Carroll

The Diamondbacks' top prospect, an outfielder who is expected to be a key part of the team's future.

Jordan Lawler

A Diamondbacks outfielder who is currently on the 60-day injured list.

Jorge Barrosa

An outfielder who has been filling in for the Diamondbacks with Lawler out, but has a .694 OPS this season.

Tim Tawa

An outfielder who has been filling in for the Diamondbacks with Lawler out, but has a .413 OPS this season.

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What they’re saying

“Jorge Barrosa and Tim Tawa have been manning left field in (Jordan Lawler's) absence, but both profile better as bench pieces than everyday options. That opens the door for Ryan Waldschmidt to get the call in the near future.”

— Joel Reuter, Bleacher Report Writer

What’s next

The Diamondbacks will need to decide whether to call up Waldschmidt from the minors in the coming weeks as they look to solidify their outfield.

The takeaway

The Diamondbacks have an opportunity to give a young, promising hitter like Waldschmidt a chance to contribute at the MLB level and potentially form a dynamic outfield duo with top prospect Corbin Carroll. Waldschmidt's power potential could provide a much-needed boost to the D-Backs' lineup as they look to remain competitive in the NL West.