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PHILADELPHIA — Right fielder Corbin Carroll is out of the Diamondbacks’ lineup for the second consecutive day due to a left hip issue, but he continues to remain upbeat about his progress and is hopeful about a return to action sometime this weekend.
“Definitely feels better,” he said before the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, April 10. “Definitely in a better spot today. Hoping that it’s continuing to trend the right way. Still available off the bench.”
Carroll said he has been dealing with left hip flexor irritation since legging out a triple April 8 in New York. On that play, his helmet came flying off and bounced off his ankle, which he thinks might have contributed to the hip issue.
“I had two separate coaches say they saw me running weird from second to third,” he said. “I didn’t notice it. But it all kind of lines up. I think between the cold, the helmet, maybe taking a weird step, just kind of aggravated the hip flexor a little bit. But, hopefully, it’s seeming like nothing too serious.”
Carroll has not needed to undergo an MRI or any other imaging, an indication that the club does not consider the injury serious.
He said returning to the lineup on Saturday, April 11, or Sunday, April 12, is “definitely within the realm of possibility.”
“Have a good work day today and take it from there,” he said. “Definitely hoping to contribute to this series.”
At Chase Field: Soroka was not as impressive in his second start as he was in his debut, but he was still effective, giving up just one run in five innings in a 2-1 win over the Braves. … Soroka has been leaning heavily on his breaking ball, throwing it 37.2 percent of the time and eliciting a strong 32.3 percent whiff rate. … In four career starts against the Phillies, Soroka owns a 5.68 ERA. He last faced them in 2024, giving up five runs in 4 2/3 innings. … Luzardo was dominant against the Rockies in his most recent start, striking out 11 and walking none while giving up just one run in 6 2/3 innings. … He is fresh off signing a five-year, $135 million contract extension last month. … Luzardo has a 4.70 ERA in five starts against the Diamondbacks. He gave up two runs in 5 1/3 innings in an outing against them last season.
Saturday, April 11: At Philadelphia, 10:05 a.m., Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt (0-0, 6.75) vs. Phillies RHP Taijuan Walker (0-2, 9.31).
Sunday, April 12: At Philadelphia, 10:35 a.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.00) vs. Phillies RHP Andrew Painter (1-0, 4.82).
Monday, April 13: At Baltimore, 3:35 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Ryne Nelson (1-1, 4.20) vs. Orioles LHP Trevor Rogers (2-0, 1.89).
The Phillies are off to a relatively slow start at 6-6. None of their hitters has found a rhythm at the plate. DH Kyle Schwarber has a .852 OPS but is hitting just .195 with three homers. 1B Bryce Harper is hitting .222 with two homers. 2B Bryson Stott is off to the worst start of the club’s regulars, going just 6 for 36 (.167) with one extra-base hit. LHP Cristopher Sanchez has been terrific, posting a 1.65 ERA in three starts. RHP Zack Wheeler, the Phillies’ longtime ace, is working his way back from thoracic outlet surgery last year and is on the injured list. RHP Jhoan Duran is 4 for 4 on save chances with a 1.59 ERA in 5 2/3 innings.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: DBacks-Phillies updates. Corbin Carroll provides update on injury
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“Definitely feels better,” he said before the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, April 10. “Definitely in a better spot today. Hoping that it’s continuing to trend the right way. Still available off the bench.”
Carroll said he has been dealing with left hip flexor irritation since legging out a triple April 8 in New York. On that play, his helmet came flying off and bounced off his ankle, which he thinks might have contributed to the hip issue.
“I had two separate coaches say they saw me running weird from second to third,” he said. “I didn’t notice it. But it all kind of lines up. I think between the cold, the helmet, maybe taking a weird step, just kind of aggravated the hip flexor a little bit. But, hopefully, it’s seeming like nothing too serious.”
Carroll has not needed to undergo an MRI or any other imaging, an indication that the club does not consider the injury serious.
He said returning to the lineup on Saturday, April 11, or Sunday, April 12, is “definitely within the realm of possibility.”
“Have a good work day today and take it from there,” he said. “Definitely hoping to contribute to this series.”
Diamondbacks at Phillies, 3:40 p.m., Cox, Ch. 34
Diamondbacks RHP Michael Soroka (2-0, 0.90) vs. Phillies LHP Jesus Luzardo (1-1, 4.97)
At Chase Field: Soroka was not as impressive in his second start as he was in his debut, but he was still effective, giving up just one run in five innings in a 2-1 win over the Braves. … Soroka has been leaning heavily on his breaking ball, throwing it 37.2 percent of the time and eliciting a strong 32.3 percent whiff rate. … In four career starts against the Phillies, Soroka owns a 5.68 ERA. He last faced them in 2024, giving up five runs in 4 2/3 innings. … Luzardo was dominant against the Rockies in his most recent start, striking out 11 and walking none while giving up just one run in 6 2/3 innings. … He is fresh off signing a five-year, $135 million contract extension last month. … Luzardo has a 4.70 ERA in five starts against the Diamondbacks. He gave up two runs in 5 1/3 innings in an outing against them last season.
Coming up
Saturday, April 11: At Philadelphia, 10:05 a.m., Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt (0-0, 6.75) vs. Phillies RHP Taijuan Walker (0-2, 9.31).
Sunday, April 12: At Philadelphia, 10:35 a.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.00) vs. Phillies RHP Andrew Painter (1-0, 4.82).
Monday, April 13: At Baltimore, 3:35 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Ryne Nelson (1-1, 4.20) vs. Orioles LHP Trevor Rogers (2-0, 1.89).
What to know about the Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies are off to a relatively slow start at 6-6. None of their hitters has found a rhythm at the plate. DH Kyle Schwarber has a .852 OPS but is hitting just .195 with three homers. 1B Bryce Harper is hitting .222 with two homers. 2B Bryson Stott is off to the worst start of the club’s regulars, going just 6 for 36 (.167) with one extra-base hit. LHP Cristopher Sanchez has been terrific, posting a 1.65 ERA in three starts. RHP Zack Wheeler, the Phillies’ longtime ace, is working his way back from thoracic outlet surgery last year and is on the injured list. RHP Jhoan Duran is 4 for 4 on save chances with a 1.59 ERA in 5 2/3 innings.
(This story will be updated. Check back soon.)
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: DBacks-Phillies updates. Corbin Carroll provides update on injury
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