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Corbin Carroll Returns with Unique Bat in Spring Debut

3/12/2026

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Corbin Carroll, the Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder, made his spring training debut on March 11, 2026, after surgery to remove a broken hamate bone in his right hand.
He went 0-for-3.
He used an axe handle bat to ease discomfort.
The Diamondbacks plan to keep him at designated hitter while he gradually improves his defense, aiming for full strength by Opening Day.

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Story summary

Corbin Carroll, the Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder, made his spring training debut on March 11, 2026, after surgery to remove a broken hamate bone in his right hand.
He went 0-for-3.
He used an axe handle bat to ease discomfort.
The Diamondbacks plan to keep him at designated hitter while he gradually improves his defense, aiming for full strength by Opening Day.