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Diamondbacks Optimistic Corbin Carroll Can Make Opening Day

The All-Star has resumed light two-handed swings with fly-ball work following mid-February hamate surgery.

Overview

  • Manager Torey Lovullo said his gut feel is that Carroll will be ready for March 26, though the team has not made a final call.
  • Carroll said he is pushing to be on the Opening Day roster as his rehab progresses.
  • Recent milestones include low-intensity two-handed hitting off flips and the tee, plus taking fly balls as his right hand tolerates catching.
  • A typical hamate recovery runs four to six weeks, and the club says it will wait if medical staff recommend caution to preserve his full-season health.
  • Carroll has not played in Cactus League games since his Feb. 11 procedure, and how many spring at-bats he can log before the opener is still uncertain.