Corbin Carroll’s offseason took another turn this week, but the Arizona Diamondbacks still expect him back in time for spring training.
According to The Associated Press, Carroll had surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, and the Diamondbacks confirmed the procedure Friday. The expected recovery window is about eight weeks, which points to a February return for spring training - though that remains an expectation, not a completed recovery timeline. The report did not give a specific date for when Carroll will be cleared to resume baseball activities.
The elbow operation comes after a season that already included more than one health setback. Carroll, 26, had hamate bone surgery before the season, which cost him much of spring training, and later dealt with back soreness during the final months of the schedule, AP reported. This latest procedure was separate from the earlier hand issue.
The Arizona Republic first reported the elbow surgery, according to AP, and no further details about the operation were included in the report.
Even with the injuries, Carroll still put together a strong year at the plate. He finished with a .239 batting average, 22 home runs, 78 RBIs and 33 doubles. His 17 triples led the majors, according to AP.
Carroll’s season also came with recognition in the field. He was named to his first Gold Glove earlier this month for his work in right field. The three-time All-Star also won National League Rookie of the Year in 2023, when Arizona reached the World Series.
His role in the Diamondbacks’ lineup has also been part of the conversation around the club’s core. In an earlier interview with RG, Archie Bradley pointed to Carroll, Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo as central pieces for Arizona entering the 2026 season.
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