Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll Undergoes Elbow Surgery
The outfielder had a minimally invasive procedure to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, the same operation performed on left-hander Tarik Skubal.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Baseball
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll underwent elbow surgery on Thursday to remove loose bodies from his left elbow. The minimally invasive procedure followed significant elbow symptoms Carroll experienced in the week before the operation.
Why it matters
Carroll is coming off a productive 2026 season, and the surgery could affect his offseason preparation for the coming year. Its timing and expected recovery bear on the Diamondbacks' outlook for 2027.
Carroll hit .239/.328/.467 with a .795 OPS and 22 home runs in 2026, leading the league with 17 triples. The stub does not give a full timeline for recovery beyond an expected early-December return to swinging a bat.
The players
Corbin Carroll
Corbin Carroll is an outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks who won his first Gold Glove award for his right-field defense and earned a second straight Silver Slugger nomination.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Tarik Skubal
Tarik Skubal is a left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who underwent the same type of elbow procedure as Carroll.
The details
Carroll had a procedure to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, a minimally invasive surgery that matches the one performed on left-hander Tarik Skubal. He had felt discomfort in the elbow during the 2026 regular season but not enough to act until the final week before the operation.
Timeline
2026 regular season: Carroll first felt elbow discomfort that was not serious enough to act on.
Last week before surgery: Carroll experienced significant elbow symptoms that prompted examination.
Thursday, November 5, 2026: Carroll underwent elbow surgery.
Early December: Carroll hopes to begin swinging a bat.
Season Trajectory
Carroll's procedure matches the minimally invasive loose-body removal performed on Tarik Skubal, placing the outfielder's elbow issue within a recent pattern of similar surgeries among major leaguers. The operation's offseason timing leaves him positioned to be ready for the 2027 season, barring unforeseen developments.
Carroll's recovery timeline puts him in position to be ready for the 2027 season, which bears on the Diamondbacks' outfield plans. Fantasy managers tracking his 2027 outlook should note the early-December date for when he expects to resume swinging a bat.
The takeaway
Minimally invasive procedures like the one Carroll underwent often allow players to return on a timeline that keeps them ready for the next season. Carroll's expected return to swinging in December and readiness for 2027 suggest a manageable offseason path.
What happens next
Carroll is expected to begin swinging a bat in early December, and he is expected to be ready for the 2027 season, barring unforeseen developments.
Further reading
For more on the team's season and roster, see Phoenix Baseball coverage.
