Diamondbacks earn 'A-' grade while weathering a storm of injuries
This has been an excellent start for an injured D-backs team.
Diamondbacks earn 'A-' grade while weathering a storm of injuries originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Arizona Diamondbacks came into the new season with a few players who wouldn't be ready at the start.
Corbin Burnes, Justin Martinez, and A. J. Puk are all recovering from Tommy John and are eyeing summer returns.
Then, in Spring Training, Corbin Carroll broke his hamate bone, but was ready to go by Opening Day. Since then, the club has seen Jordan Lawlar, Gabriel Moreno, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. , Carlos Santana, and Pavin Smith hit the IL.
That's quite a lot for a team to go through only 20 games into the season. However, they have been able to keep things moving, and currently have a winning record. MORE: Diamondbacks urged to get Corbin Carroll help due to lackluster offense Diamondbacks earn 'A-' grade while weathering a storm of injuries The offense hasn't really taken much of a hit as Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte have done well.