Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll will reportedly miss the World Baseball Classic and is in danger of missing opening day due to a broken hamate bone in his right wrist, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
The 25-year-old Carroll reportedly sustained the injury during batting practice Tuesday.
News: Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and is undergoing surgery today, sources tell ESPN. He will miss the World Baseball Classic and his ability to play Opening Day is now in question.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 11, 2026
The news comes as a massive blow to both Team USA and the Diamondbacks. Carroll was likely to be one of Team USA's starting outfielders throughout the World Baseball Classic. With Carroll sidelined, Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton could be in line for more playing time during the event. Team USA will likely add another outfielder to its roster as Carroll's replacement.
It's an even bigger loss for the Diamondbacks, who have gotten two fantastic seasons from Carroll since he made his major-league debut in 2022. After a bit of a down year in 2024, Carroll bounced back with a .259/.343/.541 slash line in 2025. That performance was good enough to send Carroll to his second All-Star game, win him a Silver Slugger and help him finish sixth in the MVP voting.
While Carroll has battled ailments over his career, he's never been at risk of missing significant time due to an injury. He might not miss significant time in 2025 either, as the recovery from hamate-bone surgery is roughly four-to-six weeks.
But even if Carroll is able to return by — or shortly after — opening day, he could still battle lingering effects from the surgery. Players who sustain hamate-bone injuries typically take some time to fully recover their power. That could be a significant limitation for Carroll, who popped a career-high 31 home runs last season.
Carroll is far from the only star to sustain a hamate injury as players start reporting to camp. Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday and New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will also be sidelined with hamate-bone injuries during spring training.
This story will be updated.