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Carroll Takes Live At-Bats, Putting Opening Day in Play for D-backs Star

Merrill Kelly advanced from a clean bullpen to a live-hitter session set for March 8, keeping his rotation bid viable.

Arizona Diamondbacks batter Corbin Carroll (7) takes off for first base after hitting a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field in Phoenix, on Sept. 24, 2025.
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Overview

  • Corbin Carroll faced live pitching for three at-bats at Salt River Fields on March 6, reported no pain and said he felt fine afterward.
  • The outfielder plans to appear in about 10 Cactus League games, signaling near-term game action less than a month after his Feb. 11 hamate surgery.
  • Arizona views Opening Day on March 26 as a realistic target for Carroll’s return, though the team has not made a formal guarantee.
  • Manager Torey Lovullo said Merrill Kelly threw 26 pitches in a March 5 bullpen, felt good the next day and will face hitters on March 8 with a chance to open the season in the rotation.
  • Tim Tawa is drawing multi-position looks after simplifying his swing, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. took batting practice as he works back from last season’s ACL injury.