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Could Carroll be ready by Opening Day? 'Yeah, I'm pushing for it'

3:20 PM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have had to endure a slew of bad injury news over the past 12 months, can take heart in this update: Outfielder Corbin Carroll appears on track to be ready for Opening Day. Carroll suffered a broken right hamate bone on

Lawlar's move to outfield leads D-backs' spring storylines

February 28, 2026

We are a little less than four weeks from the Diamondbacks' opener on March 26 at Dodger Stadium. There is still lots of time in Spring Training, which is a good thing, because there is still much for the Diamondbacks to sort out. Here's a look at three big questions:

Intent on defensive improvements, Perdomo quick to study new teammate's routine

February 27, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- By any objective measure, Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo had an outstanding 2025 season. The 26-year-old led all National League position players in bWAR with a 7.0 mark, walked more than he struck out -- 94 walks to 83 strikeouts -- and he was in the 87th percentile

D-backs hopeful Kelly (back) won't start season on injured list

Pfaadt ramping up slowly ahead of 1st Cactus League start
February 26, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- While Merrill Kelly won't start on Opening Day due to a back issue that cropped up last week, it doesn't mean that the right-hander will for sure start the year on the injured list, either. The Diamondbacks are holding out hope that if Kelly can get back

Early projections for D-backs' 2026 Opening Day roster

February 25, 2026

If it’s almost the start of Spring Training, then it’s time for the first Opening Day roster projection of the year. All the usual caveats apply – it’s very early, so a lot of this could change, not only based on performance, but health and who else the Diamondbacks acquire

With Kelly (back) sidelined, D-backs' Opening Day starter spot 'wide open'

February 25, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- How much time right-hander Merrill Kelly will miss to begin the 2026 season remains unknown, but one thing that is for certain is that he will not get the ball for the Diamondbacks on Opening Day as planned.

Soroka fans 3 in D-backs debut with World Baseball Classic approaching

February 24, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Right-hander Michael Soroka made his Diamondbacks debut Tuesday afternoon against the Rangers and will have one more start before leaving to join Team Canada for the World Baseball Classic.

Lovullo remaining optimistic as Kelly (back) undergoes further testing

February 24, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The wait for a definitive diagnosis on Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly’s back will have to wait at least one more day.

Bratt, Drake enjoying big league camp -- next to the guy they were traded for

February 23, 2026

Over the past two days, the Diamondbacks have gotten an up-close-and-personal look at left-handers Mitch Bratt and Kohl Drake, two of the three pitchers they acquired from the Rangers in the Merrill Kelly Trade Deadline deal last summer.

Kelly slowed by back injury at D-backs camp

February 21, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It may not be anything serious, but you can forgive the Diamondbacks if they're a bit nervous these days whenever one of their pitchers has any kind of injury issue. Right-hander Merrill Kelly, who was re-signed this winter to a two-year, $40 million contract, was scratched from

'A great day' for Lovullo as Gallen throws first live session

February 20, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks opened their Cactus League schedule Friday at Salt River Fields, but there was a live batting-practice session on a backfield that drew a lot of attention prior to that. It was the first such session for right-hander Zac Gallen, who re-signed with the Diamondbacks five

What to know as D-backs gear up for Cactus League play

February 19, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks open their Cactus League schedule Friday with a game against the Rockies at Salt River Fields beginning at 1:05 p.m. MST, and we’ve got you covered for what you need to know and watch for this spring when games get underway. Look for young arms

D-backs' outfield alignment a work in progress

February 18, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- One of the things the Diamondbacks will have to figure out this spring is just how the outfield is going to shake out between now and Opening Day against the Dodgers on March 26. What has been one of the more stable position groups the last few

Hazen, Lovullo urge patience as D-backs' rotation battle could last all spring

February 17, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- If you want to get under Mike Hazen's skin these days, just dare to ask the Diamondbacks' general manager how he's going to sort out his rotation now that Zac Gallen was re-signed. After also signing free agents Merrill Kelly and Michael Soroka to go along with

Lourdes targets Opening Day for return -- what does his manager think?

February 16, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- When D-backs left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had surgery to repair the ACL in his right knee last September, his return was expected to be two months into the 2026 regular season. Gurriel's recovery, however, has progressed ahead of schedule, and the first thing he said to

Getting creative with contract leads Gallen, D-backs to happy reunion

February 15, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Zac Gallen was on the 16th hole of a golf course Friday afternoon when he got a text from his agent Scott Boras that talks with the Diamondbacks had taken a turn for the better. A deal appeared imminent. Those last few holes didn't go as well

D-backs owner Kendrick 'very impressed' with team's offseason

February 15, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks held their first full-squad workout of the spring Sunday morning at Salt River Fields and managing general partner Ken Kendrick and team president/CEO Derrick Hall gave their annual state of the franchise press conference.

Gallen returns to D-backs on 1-year deal 

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February 15, 2026

The Diamondbacks and Zac Gallen have agreed to a one-year deal to bring the right-hander back to Arizona, the club announced Sunday. The agreement is worth $22.025 million, the same value as the qualifying offer Gallen rejected in November, and $14 million is deferred, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

Merrill Kelly gets Opening Day nod -- first of his career -- for D-backs

February 14, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Most springs, Torey Lovullo waits until near the end of camp to announce his Opening Day starter, but this year the choice was so obvious to the Diamondbacks manager that he announced it less than a week after pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Training. Merrill Kelly

Sewald reunites with D-backs on 1-year deal

February 14, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks are bringing back a familiar face to try and bolster their bullpen as they signed former closer Paul Sewald to a one-year contract, the club announced Saturday. It is expected to be worth $1.5 million. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-hander Justin Martinez

Reddit AMA: Moreno, prospects, pitching development among hot spring topics

February 13, 2026

On Friday, MLB.com D-backs beat reporter Steve Gilbert held an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with fans at r/azdiamondbacks. This mailbag features questions and answers from there, lightly edited for clarity. The full AMA can be read here.

Carroll already back to work at D-backs camp after hamate surgery

February 12, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Less than 24 hours after having surgery on his broken right hamate bone, Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll was back at work at Salt River Fields. With a cast on his right wrist, Carroll was seen doing his plyometric throwing drills after visiting with the team's medical

Carroll undergoes surgery, to miss Classic due to broken hamate bone

February 11, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Torey Lovullo was walking toward a waiting media gathering following the Diamondbacks' first pitchers and catchers workout of the spring Tuesday when he bumped into right fielder Corbin Carroll, who like a lot of position players was in camp early. "I think I just broke my hand,"

Santana's arrival signals emphasis on defense as D-backs open Spring Training

February 10, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The day was about pitchers and catchers having their first official workout of the spring, but a position player made news at Diamondbacks camp Tuesday as Carlos Santana's one-year, $2 million deal became official. The addition of Santana, a switch-hitter, gives the Diamondbacks the complementary first baseman