Corbin Carroll (back) will start in right field and hit leadoff in Friday’s Cactus League game against the Angels, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Carroll missed a few days with back tightness but jumps back in swinging—6-for-15 with three homers and two steals across five spring games so far. Fantasy managers can lock him in as a top-tier speed-power threat; he’s primed for Opening Day after this brief pause.

Corbin Carroll said he felt good after taking some swings on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Carroll continues to near his return from a back injury. He'll likely be back in the Diamondbacks lineup by next week, if not this weekend.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Corbin Carroll (back) is “very close” to getting back into games, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Carroll’s back forced him out of Sunday’s Cactus League tilt against the Rangers, and while Wednesday was the goal, Lovullo’s holding him a bit longer to ensure it’s fully cleared. Fantasy managers can stay calm; his speed-pop combo remains a top-tier asset, and this tweak shouldn’t derail his Opening Day prep.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Corbin Carroll is considered day-to-day.

Fantasy Impact

Carroll got Monday off after leaving Sunday's game early with lower back tightness. He could be back in the lineup later in the week.

Corbin Carroll told reporters he will take Monday off from swinging.

Fantasy Impact

Carroll said he wasn't overly concerned with the back tightness. The team has a scheduled day off on Tuesday, so Carroll should be back later in the week.