D-backs top White Sox 4-1 on June 25 behind a Ketel Marte HR, but the victory is costly as star Corbin Carroll suffers a fractured wrist. Can they keep winning?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a day of conflicting emotions for Diamondbacks fans. On one hand, the team continued its hot streak with a convincing 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. On the other, the celebration was muted by devastating news: star outfielder Corbin Carroll is heading to the injured list with a fractured wrist, another major blow to a team already reeling from injuries.
The D-backs have now won five of their last six games, but the question on everyone's mind is: can they keep it up without their reigning Rookie of the Year?
The Snakes looked sharp on the field in Chicago, securing the win and improving their impressive all-time record against the White Sox to 19-7. Ketel Marte set the tone immediately, launching a solo home run in the first inning. After the Sox tied it up, the D-backs broke the game open in the seventh with clutch RBI singles from Alek Thomas and Geraldo Perdomo. Starter Ryne Nelson was solid, striking out seven over five innings of one-run ball, while the bullpen shut the door, with Ryan Thompson earning the win and Shelby Miller locking down his ninth save.
The victory was overshadowed by the news that Corbin Carroll has a chip fracture in his left wrist, landing him on the IL. This comes just days after catcher Gabriel Moreno suffered a hand fracture, sidelining two of the team's most dynamic young players. The 'injury bug' has clearly bitten the D-backs hard, and losing Carroll's speed and energy is a massive blow to the lineup. Veteran outfielder Jake McCarthy has been recalled from Triple-A Reno to fill the immediate roster void.
There was at least a sliver of good news on the injury front. Both Eugenio Suárez (hand) and Josh Naylor (shoulder), who left Monday's game early, are expected to avoid the IL. To address their thinning pitching depth, the front office signed veteran righty Anthony DeSclafani to a major league deal. He'll slot into a long-relief role, providing a much-needed arm as the team patches things together.
With injuries piling up at the major league level, all eyes are turning to the farm system and the trade market. Top prospect Jordan Lawlar is making a strong case for a call-up, homering in his second straight game for Triple-A Reno. His hot bat could provide a spark. Meanwhile, with the NL West standings tightening, the front office is undoubtedly scouring the market for pitching reinforcements ahead of the trade deadline. The team's recent success has solidified them as buyers, but their needs have suddenly become much more acute.
The Diamondbacks are proving they can win, but the mounting injuries to core players like Carroll and Moreno present a massive test of their depth and resilience. With the trade deadline approaching and top prospect Jordan Lawlar heating up in Reno, the next few weeks will be crucial. How Mike Hazen and the front office navigate this storm will likely define Arizona's push for another October run.
