Arizona’s ascension into baseball’s elite during an unexpected run to the World Series was one of baseball’s biggest stories last year, with the Diamondbacks featuring a young, exciting team that nearly won it all. The sequel has been slow to develop.
Arizona Diamondbacks ’ Corbin Carroll fields a fly-out hit by San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Phoenix. Arizona Diamondbacks ’ Christian Walker celebrates his two run walk-off home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 10th inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Phoenix.
“It’s tough, man,” veteran first baseman Christian Walker said of Carroll’s struggles. “I’ve been there, it’s part of the roller coaster. It sucks and it seems silly to say this is just part of it, but it is. It’s the league counter-punching. He had a great year so he’s got a target on his back. It would be odd for teams not to pitch him as hard as they can.”Greene pitches 7 sharp innings, Reds beat Diamondbacks 6-2 after ugly loss“He’ll be fine,” he said.
Carroll still brings value to the D-backs with his above-average outfield defense at multiple spots, but there’s little doubt they’ll need his bat to make another trip to the postseason. It hasn’t been all bad news for the Diamondbacks, particularly over the past couple weeks. They’ve won seven of their past 10 games, shaking off a rash of injuries. Veteran second baseman Ketel Marte is playing at an All-Star level and on pace for a 10 WAR season. Walker has been his usual power presence in the middle of the batting order while playing Gold Glove defense at first base.
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