The Arizona Diamondbacks are facing a crushing blow as their young star, Corbin Carroll, is set to hit the Injured List following a baffling X-ray mishap.

After being hit by a pitch last Wednesday, Carroll seemed to escape serious injury when initial X-rays came back negative. However, the outfielder sat out the next four games, waiting for swelling to subside, though he was reportedly available as a pinch-hitter.

It wasn't until an MRI in Chicago on Monday that the truth emerged—Carroll was diagnosed with a chip fracture in his left wrist, something the original X-ray failed to detect. The Diamondbacks now brace for this latest setback in a season riddled with injuries.

"That’s still a little bit confusing to all of us," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo commented. The injury, resulting from a 91-mph sinker thrown by Blue Jays' Justin Bruihl, showcases the high stakes of the game. Now, Carroll, the 2023 National League Rookie of the Year favorite, faces an uncertain recovery timeline.

Adding to the team's woes, the Diamondbacks are already missing key players—ace Corbin Burnes, closer Justin Martinez, and catcher Gabriel Moreno are all out due to injuries. This season has seen a second X-ray controversy, drawing parallels to Moreno's troubling saga earlier, where a negative X-ray turned out to miss a hairline fracture.

The team's current standing at 40-38 could be jeopardized further without Carroll, one of the top contenders for the NL MVP title. He was on pace for an impressive season with projected stats of 42 home runs, 118 runs, and 91 RBIs, alongside a .914 OPS.

To make matters worse, Eugenio Suarez, a crucial hitter for the Diamondbacks with 24 home runs, sustained an injury to his wrist during Monday's 10-0 victory against the White Sox. The team is not just up against the competition but also a growing injury list, including the recent setback of first baseman Josh Naylor.

If things continue to unravel, could we see top prospect Jordan Lawlar recalled to fill the gaps? This season is becoming a test of will for the D-backs, and their resilience is about to be put to the ultimate test.