MLB fans had to throw on a stethoscope and fire up the ChatGPT search bar on Wednesday to learn about the "hamate bone" after a bizarre run of injuries to some of the league’s biggest names.
Well… mostly big names. And Jackson Holliday.
Holliday, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, and Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll were all revealed to be dealing with hamate bone injuries — and all three are scheduled for surgery, leaving major question marks for Opening Day.
"I think I just broke my hand," Carroll told manager Torey Lovullo during live batting practice. The injury occurred on Carroll’s non-throwing (right) hand.
"You're kidding, right?" Lovullo responded.
Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
As a result, Carroll will miss the WBC, where he was slated to be a centerpiece for Team USA after a monster 2025 campaign that saw him join the 30/30 club with 31 homers and 32 steals.
Then there's Lindor, who just turned in his second career 30/30 season and anchored the Mets with a 6.3 fWAR year — one of the best marks among NL shortstops.
His status for Opening Day is in serious question, though team brass remain optimistic he can beat the clock by March 26.
"Knowing Lindor," manager Carlos Mendoza said, "I'm not going to bet against him."
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