Carroll (illness) was promoted to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Carroll appeared in a pair of rehab games on his way back from the COVID-19 injured list, but he'll head to Reno rather than Double-A Amarillo now that he's ready to go. The 21-year-old center fielder is one of the top prospects in baseball and has performed like one so far this season, hitting .313/.430/.643 in 58 Double-A games while adding 16 home runs and 20 steals. Judging by talent alone, it's not hard to make the case that Carroll already deserves a spot on the Diamondbacks' major-league roster, but the team is nowhere near the playoff hunt and may wait to start his clock until next season.

Carroll (undisclosed) moved up MLB's Top 100 Prospect list from 13th to third, Sam Dykstra of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carroll, who is currently on Double-A Amarillo's COVID-19 related injury list and hasn't played since June 24, is hitting .313/.430/.643 with 16 home runs and 20 steals over 58 games for the SodPoodles. The outfielder has also been selected to participate in the 2022 All-Star Futures Game. A potential five-tool player, Carroll has blossomed in his first full season in the minors, although he's exhibited dramatic home/road splits in the Texas League. The 21-year-old has a 1.248 OPS (.769 slugging) at home and an .887 OPS (.509 slugging) on the road.

Carroll was placed on Double-A Amarillo's COVID-19 related injured list Tuesday, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

News about Carroll's placement on the IL came to light Wednesday but details were sketchy. The outfielder had been away from the team to undergo dental work but wound up testing positive for COVID-19, which delayed the procedure, according to Arizona farm director Jesse Barfield. It's uncertain when Carroll can return or the exact nature of the dental procedure, which could extend his recovery time.

Carroll, who is on the 7-day injured list at Double-A Amarillo with an undisclosed injury, won't skip over Triple-A on his way to the majors, according to assistant general manager Amiel Sawdaye, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

EDGE Analysis

There is no public news for why Carroll is on the injured list, but this interview seems to rule out the possibility that Carroll could pull a Michael Harris and bypass Triple-A on his way to the majors. He is hitting .313/.430/.643 with 16 home runs and 20 steals in 58 games at Double-A.

Carroll went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI for Double-A Amarillo on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Carroll hasn't slowed down since beginning the season with a seven-game hit streak. On Thursday, his fourth-inning RBI single extended a hitting streak to seven games and an on-base streak to 21. Two innings later, a three-run homer stretched a multi-hit streak to three contests. It was the 12th blast of the season for the highly regarded outfield prospect, who has 25 RBI, seven doubles, three triples and is slashing .331/.459/.717 over 159 plate appearances in his introductory season at the Double-A level.

Carroll is sporting a 1.126 OPS with four home runs, nine RBI, five steals and 11 walks for Double-A Amarillo.

EDGE Analysis

Carroll is one of two Arizona prospects -- Jordan Lawler the other -- that is coming off significant shoulder injuries. It hasn't taken the 21-year-old long to return to form, as the lefty-swinging outfielder has hit safely in 11 of 15 games. While Amarillo is known as a hitter-friendly environment, Carroll's OPS is nearly 300 points higher than the team's. Given that he lost a year to the pandemic and nearly a full year to injury, the 2019 first-round draft pick's performance is impressive and raises the question of how long will it take for a promotion.

Carroll will open the year at Double-A Amarillo, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He only played seven games at High-A last year before suffering a season-ending right shoulder injury, but Carroll looked so good this spring that he's going straight to Double-A to open the year. Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reported last week that Carroll is already big-league ready, according to one AL scout, but there's no reason to expect the Diamondbacks to rush him to the majors this year. He could enter next year as the game's top prospect and on the big-league roster.

Carroll made changes to his swing mechanics after injuring his right shoulder during an at-bat last May, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carroll sustained a posterior capsular avulsion and a labrum tear in his right (non-throwing) shoulder while hitting a home run last May and did not play for the rest of the season. The injury happened on the follow-through of his swing, which at the time featured the release of his left hand. He worked during the offseason to switch from a one-handed to a two-handed follow-through. "I love it," Carroll said. "I think it forces my direction to be better. And so even if I do go back to a one-handed swing, I think I'll be better for it. But I'm just noticing, you know, I think maybe even [being] a little bit more balanced in the swing, as well." It's a change similar to the one Fernando Tatis Jr. made last year after experiencing issues with his left shoulder during the follow-through of one his swings.

Carroll (shoulder) is fully cleared for the start of spring training, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carroll appeared in only seven games with High-A Hillsboro last year before requiring season-ending shoulder surgery, but he'll enter camp for 2022 fully healthy. The 21-year-old outfield is Arizona's top prospect and is likely to return to Hillsboro this season given his limited activity in 2021.

Carroll is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carroll reportedly injured his shoulder on a swing that resulted in a home run. He had gotten off to a strong start for High-A Hillsboro but will now have his season derailed. Nevertheless, there is still plenty of promise for a long big-league career, as Carroll will still be only 21 to open the 2022 campaign.