Carroll (hand) has resumed baseball activity, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carroll had a bat in his hand Friday. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo again indicated the outfielder is ahead of schedule but can not estimate a timeline until the outfielder's swinging bat to ball.

The Diamondbacks are preparing for Carroll (hand) to return by or soon after Opening Day, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team isn't saying it out loud, but they believe Carroll's track record of healing quickly and work ethic makes Opening Day a real possibility. Another clue is how the Diamondbacks are preparing the outfield with both Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel (knee) sidelined. The original plan floated by manager Torey Lovullo was to have center fielder Alek Thomas cover right field until Carroll was back, but early in camp, Thomas has been lining up in left field, where he could play until Gurriel returns. Of the two injured outfielders, the sense is that Gurriel is likely to need more time than Carroll.

Carroll was back at camp Thursday one day after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right hand, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carroll's return to camp wasn't just for show. He sported a cast over his right hand, but the left-handed outfielder was seen doing plyometric throwing drills. He can also run and execute leg work in the weight room. Carroll and the Diamondbacks are hoping he can return around Opening Day.

Carroll underwent surgery on his right hand Wednesday after breaking the hamate bone a day earlier while taking a swing during live batting practice, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's uncertain how long Carroll will be sidelined, but the Diamondbacks are holding out hope for a best-case scenario, which would have the outfielder return to action around Opening Day. Arizona's outfield was already short-staffed, as left-fielder Lourdes Gurriel (knee) could be out until June. As for Carroll's replacement, manager Torey Lovullo floated the idea of Alek Thomas moving from center to right field. The club has wanted to give prospect Jordan Lawlar -- an infielder for much of his career -- a look in center field. That would leave Tim Tawa and Jorge Barrosa to compete in left field.

Carroll suffered a broken hamate bone in his right hand during a live batting practice session Tuesday and is slated to undergo surgery Wednesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks likely won't provide a recovery timeline for Carroll until surgery is completed, but the procedure on his non-dominant hand will cost him significant time this spring and prevent him from competing for the United States in the World Baseball Classic. The 25-year-old outfielder's availability for the Diamondbacks' March 26 season opener versus the Dodgers is also firmly in question.

Carroll is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Carroll is absent from the starting nine for a second straight game to close out the regular season. Assuming he doesn't enter the contest off the bench, Carroll will finish 2025 with 31 homers, 32 stolen bases, 107 runs and 84 RBI across 642 plate appearances. He has a career-high .884 OPS. Jorge Barrosa will patrol right field.

Carroll is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Both Carroll and Ketel Marte will get a rare day off for Saturday's contest. It'll be the first time since Aug. 15 that Carroll isn't part of the starting nine. Carroll is slashing .259/.343/.541 with 31 home runs and 32 stolen bases in 642 plate appearances this season. Jorge Barrosa will patrol right field.

Carroll went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, a run, an RBI and two stolen bases in an extra-innings loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carroll reached four times in the contest, including once on an intentional walk. He had a key run-scoring double in the eighth inning to ignite a late Arizona rally during which they temporarily tied the score. Carroll also stole second and third base after walking in the first inning, though he was stranded in that frame. The star infielder has provided substantial fantasy value with a power-speed skill set that has led to 31 home runs and 32 thefts through 141 games.

Carroll went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer, a double, a stolen base and an additional RBI in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Carroll blasted a 428-foot shot off Ranger Suarez in the second inning, marking his 31st homer of the year, while stealing second in the sixth to reach his 30th stolen base, making him the first player in Diamondbacks history to record a 30-30 season. Carroll has been scorching at the plate of late, logging at least one hit in eight of his last nine games while producing a .985 OPS during that stretch. The 25-year-old outfielder is now up to a .260/.340/.546 slash line with 31 doubles, 17 triples, 83 RBI and 106 runs scored across 624 plate appearances this season and will look to continue producing at an elite level, as the Diamondbacks are on the cusp of a playoff berth.

Carroll went 1-for-3 with a walk, a triple, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-1 extra-innings loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

The stolen base was Carroll's 29th, putting him on the verge a third consecutive season with 30 or more swipes. He hit his 30th homer earlier this month and is now on the precipice of his first 30-30 campaign. The outfielder has helped sustain Arizona's late-season push for a playoff spot, having scored five runs and driven in four more over the last six games, during which he's posted a .983 OPS with three steals.