The D-backs remain hopeful that Corbin (elbow) will be ready to return to their rotation by June, the Arizona Republic reports.

The D-backs remain hopeful that Corbin (elbow) will be ready to return to their rotation by June, the Arizona Republic reports.

Analysis:

Even though Corbin had Tommy John surgery in late March, the expectations from the team have consistently pointed to a return closer to 14 months than 12. The typical range is 12-to-18 months, and the D-backs lack pitching depth on the big league roster, so ensuring that Corbin is brought along carefully is easy to rationalize.