Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is putting together a breakout season in 2023 with 17 home runs, a .932 OPS and 24 stolen bases. He is an All-Star Game candidate and the front-runner for Rookie of the Year in the National League.
But Arizona fans are now anxiously awaiting word on Carroll after he left Thursday’s game against the Rays with a shoulder ailment.
Carroll gingerly walked back to the dugout after taking a swing. He was shown grabbing his right shoulder, which is his front side as a left-handed batter.
Corbin Carroll exited the game in the fifth inning after an apparent injury during an at bat
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The Diamondbacks have enjoyed a resurgence in 2023 with Carroll paving the way. Arizona is leading the NL West at 48-33. They entering Thursday’s play with a 2.5-game lead over the second-place Giants.
The Sporting News has the latest on Carroll’s injury.
What is Corbin Carroll’s injury?
Carroll left Thursday’s game against the Rays with right shoulder soreness after swinging at a pitch from Tampa Bay pitcher Yonny Chironos.
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The Arizona broadcast showed Carroll standing still for a moment after the swing and then slowly walking back to the dugout before being checked by trainers.
The Diamondbacks later announced that Carroll was suffering from right shoulder soreness.
Corbin Carroll was removed from today’s game with right shoulder soreness.
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) June 29, 2023
According to Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, Carroll will be day-to-day with soreness. He also said concern is low and Carroll will not undergo further testing.
Corbin Carroll is day-to-day with right shoulder soreness, per #Dbacks skipper Torey Lovullo.
The manager added that no other testing is necessary and the concern level is minimal.
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Corbin Carroll contract
The Diamondbacks were clearly aware what they had in the 22-year-old Carroll. Last March, they bought out his team-control years and his early free-agent years with an eight-year, $111 million contract extension ($13.875 million average annual value).
Carroll also has a club option for 2031, meaning he could be a free agent in his Age 30 or 31 season.
So far, Carroll has made it worth the Diamondbacks’ while. He moved to Phase 2 in All-Star Game voting and was expected to be announced as a starter Thursday night when MLB revealed the Phase 2 winners.
