D-backs Reveal When Corbin Carroll Will Reach Next Recovery Milestone

Arizona's star outfielder is progressing well but not quite ready to play defense yet.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 8:09pm

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Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll has been recovering quickly from surgery to repair a broken hamate bone, but he's not yet ready to play defense. The team says Carroll will likely get into a game defensively on Wednesday or Thursday in a backfield game as the next step in his recovery process.

Why it matters

Carroll is a key part of the Diamondbacks' lineup, so his recovery timeline is important for the team's success this season. The team is taking a cautious approach to ensure he is fully healthy before returning to the field.

The details

Carroll has played in three Cactus League games so far, but has been limited to the designated hitter role. Manager Torey Lovullo said the next step is to get Carroll back on defense, which the team will likely do in a backfield game on Wednesday or Thursday.

  • Carroll has played in three Cactus League games so far.
  • Carroll will likely get into a game defensively on Wednesday or Thursday in a backfield game.

The players

Corbin Carroll

A star outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken hamate bone.

Torey Lovullo

The manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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What they’re saying

“It's been a huge investment for him to do as much as he's done to get back on the field with his swing and the overall strength of his hand, so I know he's been compartmentalizing his overall workload and energies towards that.”

— Torey Lovullo, Manager

“Probably Wednesday or Thursday at some point.”

— Torey Lovullo, Manager

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