D-backs get great news on Corbin Carroll but lose A.J. Puk for the season. See how Ketel Marte and the team plan to handle the Marlins on June 27, 2025.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
In a day of mixed emotions for the Diamondbacks faithful, the best news came not from a box score, but from an X-ray machine. The collective sigh of relief was palpable across Arizona as the team announced Corbin Carroll's hand X-rays came back negative, avoiding a catastrophic injury. With that major scare in the rearview, the D-backs (41-39) can now turn their full attention to the task at hand: snapping a recent skid and defending their home turf against a surging Miami Marlins (34-45) team.
Corbin Carroll's return will depend on pain tolerance after X-rays on his hand came back negative.
It was a classic 'one step forward, one step back' day for the training room. The fantastic news about Corbin Carroll avoiding a fracture after being hit by a pitch is a game-changer. While he'll be day-to-day based on pain tolerance, it's the best possible outcome. Unfortunately, the bullpen wasn't so lucky. The team confirmed that left-hander A.J. Puk will undergo UCL surgery, a devastating blow that ends his 2025 season. His absence will be felt, adding to the current depth issues with catcher Gabriel Moreno also still on the mend with a hand fracture.
While some players are healing, others are heating up. Ketel Marte is making an undeniable case for a starting spot in the All-Star Game. Coming off a massive four-hit performance that included two doubles, Marte's bat is sizzling. The fans have clearly noticed, as he continues to be the top vote-getter among all National League second basemen. His consistent excellence has been a bright spot and a stabilizing force in the lineup.
Tonight's series opener at Chase Field presents a prime opportunity to build momentum. Veteran Merrill Kelly (7-3, 3.39 ERA) gets the ball, and he'll look to be the stopper the team needs. He faces a tough challenge in a Marlins team riding a four-game win streak, but their starter, Eury Pérez (0-2, 6.17 ERA), has struggled this season. For the D-backs to succeed, they'll need their big bats, like Josh Naylor (.307 AVG) and Eugenio Suárez (25 HR, 67 RBI), to provide Kelly with run support and set the tone for the weekend.
The future continues to knock on the door. Top prospect Jordan Lawlar is making noise in Triple-A Reno, recently scorching a double with a 113 mph exit velocity. His development is a constant source of excitement, and with every impressive performance, he strengthens his case for a potential call-up later this season. He remains a key piece of the organization's long-term plans.
Today was a reminder of the highs and lows of a long season—relief for a star player, disappointment for a key reliever, and the steady drumbeat of the next game. With Carroll's status day-to-day, the focus shifts squarely to the field. This weekend series against the Marlins is a crucial test. Can Merrill Kelly play the role of ace, can Ketel Marte continue his All-Star tear, and can the offense get back on track? We'll be watching.