Overview
- The Diamondbacks released a revised lineup moments before first pitch on Tuesday, removing Corbin Carroll and inserting Ildemaro Vargas at first base and Tim Tawa in right field.
- Arizona provided an update that Carroll was scratched with low back discomfort and would not be available off the bench for the game, according to team reporting shared by Alex Weiner.
- Carroll has had nagging issues in September, including a missed game last week with hip tightness, and has shown a drop in offense since the All-Star break (.215 average, .310 OBP, .752 OPS over his last 48 games).
- The roster change came the same day the Diamondbacks activated Corbin Burnes off the 60-day injured list after Tommy John surgery, giving Arizona an experienced starting option to replace innings lost from other absences.
- Arizona sits near the final Wild Card spot at 77-68, so Carroll’s short-term availability could change the team’s late-season defensive range, base-running threat and lineup construction and is being closely monitored for further updates.