Jake Mccarthy
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Jun 30 2025McCarthy went 1-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in Sunday's 6-4 loss to Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy put the Diamondbacks on the board, delivering a run with a second-inning triple to tie the game at 1-1. It was his fifth consecutive start since being called up from Triple-A Reno and fourth straight game getting on base. McCarthy's first stint this season in the majors was marked by an inability to get on base (.170 OBP), but with Corbin Carroll (wrist) on the mend over the next couple of weeks, McCarthy should get plenty of opportunities to show that earlier performance was a fluke.
Jun 27 2025McCarthy went 1-for-1 with a solo home run, a walk and a second run scored in Friday's 9-8 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy got his first homer of the season in his 17th game, and he also picked up his second steal. The outfielder has settled into a strong-side platoon role in right field in the absence of Corbin Carroll (wrist). McCarthy and Randal Grichuk look set to share the position, but McCarthy has the platoon advantage, though he has struggled in the majors this year. He's batting .100 with two extra-base hits, four RBI and four runs scored over 57 plate appearances so far, including going 2-for-9 over three games since returning to the majors.
Jun 26 2025McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-4 in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy started in right field for both games since being called up from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, when Arizona placed Corbin Carroll (wrist) on the 10-day injured list. McCarthy is a potential threat to steal bases if he can get on base with any regularity. However, he wasn't productive during a stint with Arizona earlier this season, going 3-for-41 (.073) with a .170 on-base percentage. McCarthy performed well at Reno -- as he typically does -- recording 12 steals with a .401 OBP over 49 games.
Jun 24 2025The Diamondbacks recalled McCarthy from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was demoted to Reno in late April after batting .073 (3-for-41) through 14 games, but he'll receive another chance in the majors with Corbin Carroll landing on the injured list due to a fractured wrist. McCarthy has been productive at Triple-A this season with 12 steals, a homer and a .314/.401/.440 slash line in 237 plate appearances. He's starting in right field Tuesday against the White Sox and could be a regular contributor in Arizona's outfield while Carroll is sidelined.
Jun 23 2025McCarthy is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Reno, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the move isn't official just yet, McCarthy will be promoted to take the place of Corbin Carroll (wrist), who is expected to land on the 10-day injured list. McCarthy will presumably operate as a bench bat after hitting just .073 with three RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored during his first big-league stint of the 2025 campaign, which ended April 19.
Apr 21 2025The Diamondbacks optioned McCarthy to Triple-A Reno on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy is a dreadful 3-for-41 (.073) at the plate this season and had been displaced on the center field hierarchy by Alek Thomas. He'll head to Reno, where he will play every day and try to get back on track offensively. Thomas will now be the Diamondbacks' primary center fielder.
Apr 18 2025McCarthy (hand) will start in center field and bat eighth in Friday's game versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy has been limited this week by a sore hand as a result of a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's game versus the Brewers, but he'll give it a go in Friday's series opener. The 27-year-old is just 3-for-33 at the plate so far this season.
Apr 17 2025Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that McCarthy still has hand soreness as a result of a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's game versus the Brewers, Jose M. Romero of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury partly explains why McCarthy is out of the lineup for a third straight game Thursday in Miami, although the 27-year-old has not been used as an everyday player so far this season. Lovullo plans to get McCarthy back into the lineup at some point during the team's weekend series against the Cubs. Alek Thomas will start in center field and bat seventh for the Diamondbacks on Thursday.
Apr 10 2025McCarthy started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-0 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy snapped an 0-for-24 skid to open the season with a fifth-inning double and scored his first run in 2025. He and Alek Thomas have largely shared center field, but both were in the lineup Wednesday, when McCarthy filled in for Lourdes Gurriel in left field. Both McCarthy (.038) and Thomas (.308) have 26 at-bats.
Apr 8 2025McCarthy went 0-for-3 in Monday's 5-1 loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy extended a hitless streak to start the season and is now 0-for-22. The results align with his underlying measures at Statcast, which include zero barrels. McCarthy's experienced lows before and has come back, but the job share in center field may tilt toward Alek Thomas if the low-wattage bat continues.
Apr 6 2025McCarthy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy has yet to record a hit in 18 at-bats on the season, and a Statcast-measured .124 xBA suggests he's not merely a victim of some bad luck on balls in play. The 27-year-old's struggles have begun to cost him playing time, as he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in four games. Alek Thomas has a .950 OPS through five games and may have at least temporarily overtaken McCarthy as the Diamondbacks' preferred option in center field.
Apr 5 2025McCarthy is not in Arizona's lineup for Saturday's game against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy will take a seat against southpaw Mitchell Parker. Meanwhile, fellow left-handed-hitting Alek Thomas will start in center field and bat eighth Saturday. The pair has alternated center field duties over the Diamondbacks' past five games, suggesting that McCarthy and Thomas are slated to see about equal playing time moving forward.
Apr 3 2025McCarthy is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He started each of the first two games of the series but will yield to Alek Thomas in Thursday's series finale. McCarthy has now been in the lineup for four of the Diamondbacks' first seven games, matching the number of Thomas' starts.
Mar 28 2025McCarthy is not in the lineup for Friday's tilt versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy started in center field Opening Day, going hitless but plating a run with a sacrifice fly. He will yield to Alek Thomas in center field for the second game of the series Friday.
Feb 23 2025McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's spring game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy and Alek Thomas are involved in a competition for a starting job in the outfield. Both saw action Sunday, with Thomas patrolling center field. McCarthy enters spring training ahead of Thomas on the depth chart after a strong season at the plate in 2024, when Thomas was dogged by injury and limited to 60 games between the majors and minors.
Sep 27 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for Friday's game against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy had started 19 of the Diamondbacks' previous 20 games, but he'll be on the bench for Friday's series opener. Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Pavin Smith fill the outfield from left to right.
Sep 20 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy is sitting Friday after a run of 14 consecutive starts, during which he posted a .211/.237/.211 slash line with no extra-base hits. Lourdes Gurriel (calf) is back in the lineup after being activated from the injured list while Corbin Carroll shifts to center field.
Sep 19 2024McCarthy went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 9-4 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy stole his 22nd bag of the season and the first in 12 games. It's been a quiet month for McCarthy, who's batting .222 (14-for-63) with one double, two RBI and two steals (caught twice) over 16 games in September.
Sep 3 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Kyle Harrison is pitching Tuesday for San Francisco, and McCarthy will receive a well-deserved day off after a run of 24 consecutive starts, during which he posted an .862 OPS with five homers, four steals, 26 RBI and 16 runs. Jorge Barrosa is manning center field and batting ninth in the series opener.
Aug 31 2024McCarthy went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 10-9 loss to the Dodgers. He was also hit by two pitches. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy is finishing up a productive August. He's knocked in 26 runs in 26 games this month, more than half of the 50 he's knocked in all season. The struggles of Alek Thomas have created an opportunity for McCarthy, who has seized it and delivered a .912 OPS since the All-Star break.
Aug 29 2024McCarthy went 1-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy singled and stole a base ahead of Joc Pederson's home run in the third inning. The swipe was McCarthy's 20th, giving him at least 20 steals in three consecutive seasons.
Aug 26 2024McCarthy went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-5 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy helped Arizona overcome an early 4-0 deficit, driving in a run as part of a three-run fifth inning. It was the fourth consecutive game with an RBI for McCarthy, who's collected them in bunches this month. The 27-year-old outfielder has driven in 24 runs over 22 games in August. That matches the number of RBI he had over his first 90 contests and is more than McCarthy had all last season.
Aug 25 2024McCarthy batted second and went 0-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy worked a bases-loaded walk in the seventh inning to make it a 3-0 game. He's been the primary second spot batter since Ketel Marte (ankle) first sustained an injury that eventually landed him on the 10-day injured list. In nine games batting second since Marte's injury, McCarthy is hitting .325 (13-for-40) with two home runs, 12 RBI, three walks, one steal and eight runs scored.
Aug 22 2024McCarthy went 1-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-8 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy erased an early Miami lead with a two-run homer in the third inning. It was the second time in three games that the outfielder has gone deep and tied his career-mark of eight in a season. With Alek Thomas (oblique) recently optioned to the minors, McCarthy should have a clear path to an everyday role.
Aug 20 2024McCarthy went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's 9-6 win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy belted a two-run homer in the eighth inning, his seventh blast of the season. He's made 12 consecutive starts and helped the Diamondbacks overcome underperforming outfielders Corbin Carroll (.219) and Alek Thomas (.191). During that 12-game stretch, McCarthy is batting .388/.436/.694 with four home runs, 18 RBI, nine runs and two steals.
Aug 14 2024McCarthy went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tuesday's game was McCarthy's fourth in a row with multiple hits and multiple RBI. He came up to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth with his team down a run and won the game for the Diamondbacks on a walk-off single that scored two. Over his last 17 games, McCarthy is batting .460/.477/.730 with 19 RBI. He's become one of the hottest hitters in baseball over the last couple of weeks and seems to have supplanted Alek Thomas in the Diamondbacks' outfield pecking order for now.
Aug 12 2024McCarthy went 3-for-5 with a triple, four RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy's big hit of the afternoon was a two-out, bases-clearing triple that put the Diamondbacks up 8-2 in the fifth. He then added on another RBI in the eighth with a base knock to center. McCarthy now has multiple hits in three of his last four games and has racked up 11 RBI over that span. Since July 27, he's slashing .444/.464/.741 with seven extra-base hits, 15 RBI and 11 runs scored. His reverse splits this season are eye-opening too. This year, he's slashing .369/.424/.488 against lefties compared to .275/.355/.435 against righties. For the season, McCarthy is now hitting .303/.375/.451 with six homers, 36 RBI, 45 runs, 16 steals and a 25:55 BB:K in 316 plate appearances.
Aug 10 2024McCarthy went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Saturday's 11-1 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy hit two-run blasts in the fifth and seventh innings to help the Diamondbacks pull off a blowout win. This was his fifth multi-hit effort since July 30 -- over 11 games in that span, the outfielder has gone 15-for-36 (.417) with five extra-base hits and nine RBI. McCarthy isn't known for his power, having never hit more than eight homers in a single season. He's at six homers, 32 RBI, 44 runs scored, 16 stolen bases and a .298/.371/.441 slash line through 99 contests in 2024.
Aug 9 2024McCarthy went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy got the start against a left-hander while both Corbin Carroll and Alek Thomas opened the game on the bench. McCarthy's two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth inning was a response to Philadelphia's four runs in the top of the frame. He later singled home a run in the ninth. McCarthy's swung a hot bat the last two weeks, going 19-for-41 (.463) with one home run, seven RBI, eight runs and three stolen bases. He's hit well against lefties this season, posting a .359/.419/.462 line against southpaws, better than Carroll (.185/.270/.282) and Thomas (.143/.182/.238).
Aug 7 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy had started in eight of the Diamondbacks' previous nine games, but he still looks to be the club's fourth outfielder behind Corbin Carroll, Lourdes Gurriel and Alek Thomas. Though he's a left-handed hitter, McCarthy is slashing .360/.422/.467 over 83 plate appearances against southpaws this season and should continue to be a regular part of the starting nine when the Diamondbacks face lefties. McCarthy may have to settle for more of a part-time role, however, when the Diamondbacks face righties and have all their key outfielders available.
Jul 31 2024McCarthy went 3-for-4 with a triple, a run and a stolen base Wednesday in a 5-4 win against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy scored the first run of the game in the third inning as a result of a two-out triple and a MacKenzie Gore wild pitch. The outfielder finished with his second straight three-hit contest and his third multi-hit performance over his past five games. Over that span, McCarthy is batting a blistering .545 (12-for-22) with a double, two triples, five runs and two thefts.
Jul 28 2024McCarthy went 5-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was a thorn in Pittsburgh's side all night, reaching in all five of his trips to the plate while also sparking a two-run inning for Arizona in the fifth with a leadoff single. It marked the outfielder's first five-hit game of the season, and he brought his season average up from .269 to .285 with the performance. For the month he's batting .317 (13-for-41) with three RBI, eight runs scored and two stolen bases. However, McCarthy has also recorded just three extra-base hits since June 16.
Jul 10 2024McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy entered the starting lineup in right field, replacing Corbin Carroll, who sat for the second straight time against a left-handed starter. Carroll had a .721 OPS against southpaws in 2023 but that's dropped to .539 in 2024. McCarthy, meanwhile, owns a career .745 OPS and is up to .897 in 2024 against southpaws.
Jul 4 2024McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's 12-4 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A day after being held out of the starting lineup against a right-hander in favor of Alek Thomas fresh off the injured list, the lefty-hitting McCarthy was back in there Wednesday against a righty. The presumption is that Thomas will be in lineups most nights against right-handers, and that his absence Wednesday was due to a return from a three-month absence. McCarthy's playing time takes a hit with Thomas' return, but he can still have value in a part-time role. He's second on the club with 13 steals.
Jul 3 2024McCarthy was not in Tuesday's starting lineup against Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy had been a regular against righties, but his playing time is set to take a hit, as the Diamondbacks welcomed back Alek Thomas from a hamstring injury. Thomas' injury, which kept him out for the last three months, resulted in more playing time for McCarthy. He hits lefties better than Thomas, but the righty-hitting Randal Grichuk (.817 OPS against lefties) should be the primary fill-in for Thomas against southpaws.
Jun 28 2024McCarthy isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander JP Sears will toe the slab Friday for the A's, meaning the lefty-hitting McCarthy will head to the bench to begin the game. Randal Grichuk will start in right field instead and bat fifth.
Jun 20 2024McCarthy went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two stolen bases Thursday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy collected three singles for his third multi-hit performance in the last four games and his 13th of the season, lifting his batting average to .298 in the process. He also added a couple of steals to lift his season total to 12, while the two runs scored now gives him 25 across 188 plate appearances.
Jun 19 2024McCarthy is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Patrick Corbin is toeing the slab for the Nationals, so the lefty-hitting McCarthy will begin the game on the bench. Randal Grichuk will patrol right field for the Diamondbacks.
Jun 16 2024McCarthy went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a stolen base during Sunday's 12-5 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was productive despite generating only one hit. He stole second after walking in the first inning, scored Joc Pederson on a fielder's choice in the third frame and plated Pederson again in the fourth on a sacrifice fly before hitting an RBI triple in the sixth. McCarthy's pilfer was his 10th of the campaign, and his fifth of June. He's slashing .279/.365/.409 through 180 plate appearances.
Jun 14 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite the right-handed Chris Flexen starting for Chicago, McCarthy will give way to Randal Grichuk in right field. McCarthy had started in five of the D-Backs' previous six games, so it's likely Friday's absence is nothing more than a day off.
Jun 11 2024McCarthy isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Tuesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Jose Suarez slated to start on the mound for the Angels, the lefty-hitting McCarthy will step out of the lineup. Randal Grichuk will fill the open spot in right field while batting fifth.
Jun 10 2024McCarthy went 3-for-4 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 9-3 win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy put the cap on Arizona's six-run second inning with a two-run shot, his first homer in 16 games. The outfielder is batting .282 and has not been an easy out (.368 OBP) while getting regular work due to Alek Thomas (hamstring) sidelined. Thomas had a setback in his rehab in May and re-started baseball activities last week. He could begin a rehab assignment in the coming days and return by the middle of the month.
Jun 6 2024McCarthy isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was hit by two pitches during Wednesday's loss to the Giants, so the Diamondbacks will give him a recovery day during Thursday's series opener. Pavin Smith will fill in as Arizona's right fielder while batting sixth.
Jun 2 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Jose Quintana on the hill for the Mets, Arizona manager Torey Lovullo will give two of the team's key lefty-hitting regulars in McCarthy and Joc Pederson the day off. Randal Grichuk will check in for McCarthy in right field and will bat fifth.
Jun 1 2024McCarthy went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs scored in a 10-5 win over the Mets on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy singled, stole two bases then scored on a Christian Walker grand slam in the third inning and later singled and scored in the eighth. McCarthy was a late addition to the lineup when Lourdes Gurriel (undisclosed) was scratched and made the most of a rare opportunity to face a left-handed starter despite now hitting 11-for-25 against lefties on the season. Since May 21, McCarthy has started only six of a possible 10 games but tallied four steals during that stretch.
May 30 2024McCarthy is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy had started each of the last three games against right-handed pitchers, but he'll begin this one on the bench as the Mets go with righty Christian Scott as their starter. Pavin Smith will hold down right field.
May 28 2024McCarthy went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was one of two Diamondbacks with a multi-hit effort Tuesday. He's logged a steal in each of his last two games, giving him five thefts on six attempts this season. The outfielder is 13-for-46 (.282) over 20 games in May, putting him right in line with his .284/.358/.404 slash line for the season.
May 24 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy will give way to Randal Grichuk in right field Friday with lefty Braxton Garrett on the mound for Miami. McCarthy is slashing .282/.353/.408 in 118 plate appearances with two homers and three stolen bases.
May 22 2024McCarthy isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy will sit down for Wednesday's series finale after going 3-for-8 with a solo homer during the first two games of the series. Randal Grichuk will take over in right field and bat sixth.
May 20 2024McCarthy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy has two homers over 16 games in May, but he's collected just five hits over his last eight contests. The outfielder is up to two homers on the season while slashing .283/.357/.414 over 114 plate appearances. He's added three stolen bases, 12 RBI, 15 runs scored, five doubles and a triple. Pavin Smith has been the biggest threat to McCarthy's playing time in right field lately, and Randal Grichuk is also in the mix to poach some at-bats versus southpaws.
May 19 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy went 2-for-13 while starting the previous four games but will take a seat Sunday against Detroit right-hander Matt Manning. Pavin Smith will start in right field and bat sixth.
May 17 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting McCarthy will give way to Randal Grichuk in right field Friday as Detroit trots out the left-handed Tarik Skubal. McCarthy is 2-for-15 (.133) at the plate since May 5.
May 13 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting McCarthy will sit in the series opener Monday, despite Cincinnati bringing a right-hander in Graham Ashcraft to the hill. Pavin Smith will step in as the starting right field in place of McCarthy, who hit his first home run of the season in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Orioles.
May 12 2024McCarthy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 9-2 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy went homerless in his first 92 plate appearances this season before tagging Dean Kremer for a two-run shot in the sixth frame. Despite the power woes, McCarthy owns a .366 on-base percentage and has swiped three bases. He's also struck out merely three times in his last 29 plate appearances.
May 8 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy maintains a .369 on-base percentage over 86 plate appearances this season and has seemingly moved into an everyday role in the outfield while Alek Thomas (hamstring) is on the shelf, but the 26-year-old will hit the bench Wednesday. The Diamondbacks haven't indicated that the lefty-hitting McCarthy is dealing with an injury, but he was lifted for a pinch hitter in Tuesday's 6-2 win and is now on the bench Wednesday while the Reds bring a right-hander (Graham Ashcraft) to the hill. Pavin Smith will replace McCarthy in the Arizona outfield.
May 6 2024McCarthy went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 11-4 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy had an RBI double and two singles on the evening and came around to score all three times he reached base. In 11 games since April 19, McCarthy is slashing .371/.452/.457 and has consistently been hitting leadoff for the Diamondbacks. Things may get a bit murky with Alek Thomas (hamstring) set to return to the big club this week, as it's currently unclear how manager Torey Lovullo plans to split up playing time between the two once Thomas is officially back in the fold.
Apr 29 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy and fellow left-handed hitter Joc Pederson will duck out of the lineup for the series opener while the Dodgers bring southpaw James Paxton to the hill. In McCarthy's absence, Randal Grichuk will pick up a start in right field.
Apr 28 2024McCarthy started in right field, batted leadoff and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a triple and an RBI in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was back in the starting lineup after sitting out the previous two games and tripled home the Diamondbacks' lone run in the eighth inning. This was his first time batting atop the order, as primary leadoff hitter Ketel Marte was moved to third. With the triple, McCarthy extended his hit streak to six games, and he has gone 8-for-18 with three walks, two RBI and four runs over that period.
Apr 24 2024McCarthy started in left field and went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy slotted in for Lourdes Gurriel, who was rested for an afternoon tilt following a night game. McCarthy has been on a roll, hitting safely in seven of eight contests at 9-for-24 (.375) with three walks, two steals, three RBI and five runs. He'll continue to make three or four starts per week until Alek Thomas (hamstring) is ready to return. The injured outfielder has begun taking batting practice and is ready to run the bases, per Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic.
Apr 17 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting McCarthy will retreat to the bench for the series finale with southpaw Jordan Wicks toeing the rubber for Chicago. Randal Grichuk will replace McCarthy in right field.
Apr 15 2024McCarthy went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was involved in a five-run fifth inning for the Diamondbacks, doubling home Joc Pederson before eventually scoring on a base hit from Corbin Carroll. McCarthy wound up reaching on a two-out base knock the following frame and stole second before the inning concluded for his first theft of the year. The 26-year-old is known for his elite base stealing, so it was encouraging to finally see him active on the basepaths after tallying 49 steals in 198 games over the last two seasons. McCarthy is now slashing .276/.300/.379 with four RBI, four runs and a 1:9 BB:K in 30 plate appearances this year.
Apr 10 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arizona is facing a left-handed starting pitcher (Austin Gomber) for the sixth time in eight games, so the lefty-hitting McCarthy once again finds himself on the bench. McCarthy and the right-handed-hitting Randal Grichuk are expected to form a platoon in right field until Arizona gets Alek Thomas (hamstring) back from the injured list.
Apr 7 2024McCarthy served as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1 in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy had started recently against left-handers, but he was held out Sunday against Atlanta's Chris Sale. That's because the righty-hitting Randal Grichuk was activated from the injured list Friday, and he'll get starts against lefties. Expect McCarthy and Grichuk to platoon in right field until Alek Thomas (hamstring) is ready to return. At that point, Grichuk will likely platoon with Thomas, squeezing McCarthy's playing time.
Apr 6 2024McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy returned to the lineup after sitting out Wednesday's game, as Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gets by without center fielder Alek Thomas -- Corbin Carroll started in center Friday. McCarthy should see action against right-handers while Thomas is unavailable, but the recently activated Randall Grichuk will be in the mix as well, particularly against lefties.
Apr 3 2024McCarthy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he went 2-for-4 in Tuesday's 7-0 win while southpaw Nestor Cortes was on the bump for the Yankees, the lefty-hitting McCarthy will retreat to the bench for the series finale while another southpaw (Carlos Rodon) takes the hill for New York. Jorge Barrosa will replace McCarthy in the outfield, but the latter is still expected to see steady playing time against right-handed pitching while Alek Thomas (hamstring) is on the injured list.
Apr 2 2024McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy entered the starting lineup for the injured Alek Thomas (hamstring) and scored on a Ketel Marte sacrifice fly. All three of McCarthy's plate appearances were against right-handers, and he was pinch-hit for by the switch-hitting Jorge Barrosa when southpaw Victor Gonzalez was throwing for New York. McCarthy and Barrosa could platoon while Thomas is sidelined.
Apr 1 2024McCarthy will start in right field and bat eighth in Monday's game versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alek Thomas (hamstring) is banged up, so McCarthy will get his first start of the season while Corbin Carroll slides over to center. McCarthy went hitless in two plate appearances off the bench in place of Thomas in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Rockies.
Mar 31 2024McCarthy entered Sunday's game after Alek Thomas was removed with a hamstring injury. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thomas injured the hamstring while running out a double-play ball in the first inning and was eventually removed following the third. McCarthy, who went hitless in two at-bats, entered to play right field while Corbin Carroll moved to center. Thomas is expected to be evaluated Monday and may not be available for Monday's game against the Yankees. McCarthy is the most likely fill-in if Thomas is unavailable.
Mar 16 2024McCarthy was included on the updated projected roster compiled by Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was not part of Gilbert's initial projection, but Randal Grichuk's lingering ankle injury -- he hasn't played a game yet -- could impact his availability for Opening Day. McCarthy is 8-for-32 with two doubles, a triple, three RBI and two stolen bases over 12 Cactus League contests.
Mar 2 2024McCarthy was noticeably absent from the Diamondbacks' projected Opening Day roster from Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base Friday, has been a contributor the last two seasons. He stole 23 bases in 2022 then 26 last season. The 25-year-old outfielder now appears to be on the roster bubble. The offseason additions of Joc Pederson and Randal Grichuk (ankle), plus the re-signing of Lourdes Gurriel, makes it a crowded outfield. Arizona can also use Jace Peterson (wrist) as a depth outfielder in a pinch.
Oct 3 2023McCarthy was removed from the Diamondbacks' roster ahead of their NL Wild Card Series matchup against Milwaukee on Tuesday due to an oblique injury, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy suffered the injury during batting practice ahead of Game 1 and won't be eligible to return in the NLDS should the D-backs advance. Jace Peterson will join the active roster as McCarthy's replacement.
Sep 27 2023McCarthy will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's contest versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was not part of the initial lineup, getting added after Lourdes Gurriel was scratched. It's only his third start since he was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Sept. 12.
Sep 15 2023McCarthy went 1-for-1 with a double and an RBI in Thursday's 11-1 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy didn't start the game but was one of three players to enter during the blowout loss, as manager Torey Lovullo wanted to preserve some regulars for this weekend's series against the Cubs. McCarthy was making his second appearance since being recalled from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
Sep 12 2023McCarthy was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Reno, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy has been a disappointment at the major-league level this season, but he boasts a .360/.416/.594 batting line with nine homers and 15 steals in 45 games at Triple-A. He just earned his second straight Pacific Coast League Player of the Week award and could draw some starts in the Diamondbacks' outfield down the stretch. Pavin Smith was optioned to Reno in a corresponding roster move.
Aug 14 2023McCarthy was optioned Monday to Triple-A Reno, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second demotion of the year for McCarthy, who has racked up 26 stolen bases but carries a rough .245/.325/.331 batting line across 291 plate appearances. Kyle Lewis will fill his spot on the Diamondbacks' major-league roster ahead of Monday's series opener at Coors Field in Colorado.
Aug 9 2023McCarthy is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy has gone 5-for-10 with three walks and three stolen bases over his last four games, but he carries a disappointing .255/.332/.334 slash line in 279 total plate appearances this year. Tommy Pham, Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll will canvas the Arizona outfield Wednesday.
Aug 7 2023McCarthy went 2-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy registered a pair of steals, upping his season total to 25 in 81 games. That's two more than he had last season in 99 games. The steals were his first in nine games, as the outfielder was mired in a 3-for-20 slump during the previous eight contests.
Aug 3 2023McCarthy is not in the lineup Thursday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lourdes Gurriel, Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll will start across the outfield as the Diamondbacks take on the Giants and left-handed opener Scott Alexander. The left-handed-hitting McCarthy should be available off the bench.
Jul 30 2023McCarthy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy has a .721 OPS through 14 games in the second half and will head to the bench Sunday against Mariners righty Luis Castillo. Dominic Canzone will start in right field and bat fifth in McCarthy's absence.
Jul 23 2023McCarthy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though most of the lefty-hitting McCarthy's off days come against left-handed pitching, he'll head to the bench Sunday while a right-hander (Luke Weaver) toes the rubber for Cincinnati. Dominic Canzone will pick up his first career start in right field in place of McCarthy, who is slashing .292/.414/.333 with four runs, two RBI and two stolen bases in his first eight games out of the All-Star break.
Jul 20 2023McCarthy went 2-for-5 with a run and two stolen bases in a 5-3 victory versus Atlanta on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy capitalized on both of his singles in the contest, swiping second base following each hit. It was the sixth time this season that the speedy outfielder has stolen multiple bags in a contest, and he's up to 22 thefts overall, tied for eighth in the majors. McCarthy spent about a month in the minors early in the season following a slow start to the campaign, but he's been outstanding since his return, slashing .306/.382/.410 with a home run, 10 RBI, 22 runs and 20 thefts in 21 attempts over 43 games.
Jul 18 2023McCarthy is absent from the lineup Tuesday at Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lourdes Gurriel, Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they face off against right-hander Bryce Elder. McCarthy is stuck in a 2-for-14 rut at the dish, though he has drawn five walks over that span.
Jul 16 2023McCarthy went 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBI but was also picked off first base in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy's threat as a speedster was on display, both good and bad, during the game. He beat out a two-out infield chopper in the fourth inning that plated two runs and tied the game. Later, with Arizona down a run, he led off the seventh with a walk and was picked off by Toronto reliever Nate Pearson. McCarthy told Ethan Diamandas of MLB.com that he didn't feel he was being over-aggressive and that the pickoff throw was perfectly timed. The outfielder is second on the Diamondbacks and tied for 12th in MLB with 20 steals.
Jul 8 2023McCarthy isn't in Arizona's lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After walking twice, scoring twice and stealing two bases during Friday's win, McCarthy will get a breather Saturday. His absence moves Corbin Carroll into right field, Lourdes Gurriel into left and allows Dominic Canzone to make his MLB debut as Arizona's designated hitter while batting seventh.
Jul 6 2023McCarthy is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominic Fletcher will start in right field and bat seventh versus the Mets and right-hander Carlos Carrasco. This is presumably a planned day of rest for McCarthy, who's delivered a .316/.373/.439 batting line with 16 stolen bases in 35 games since being recalled to the Diamondbacks' major-league roster in late May.
Jul 5 2023McCarthy went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy had gone six games without a steal entering this contest. He's been pretty steady lately, going 27-for-83 (.325) over his last 25 games. The outfielder has a .254/.321/.367 slash line, 18 thefts, two home runs, 11 RBI and 24 runs scored over 197 plate appearances.
Jul 2 2023McCarthy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-6 with a triple, a walk, a run and an RBI between the first two games of the series in Anaheim, the lefty-hitting McCarthy will check out of the lineup with southpaw Reid Detmers on the bump for the Angels. Dominic Fletcher will replace McCarthy in right field.
Jun 29 2023McCarthy batted leadoff and went 1-for-4 in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was given a vote of confidence, moving up from ninth to leadoff, as a fill-in for a resting Geraldo Perdomo. The outfielder has hit safely in 13 of the last 15 games, posting a .333 average and .868 OPS during that stretch. Since returning to the majors in late May, McCarthy is batting .303 with three doubles, two triples, one home run, 17 RBI, 15 steals and 15 runs over 29 contests.
Jun 27 2023McCarthy went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy has logged three steals over his last five games, going 5-for-19 (.263) in that span. The outfielder is batting .288 in June, earning him a regular role in right field. He's up to a .241/.309/.342 slash line with 17 steals, two home runs, 10 RBI and 23 runs scored over 176 plate appearances on the year.
Jun 25 2023McCarthy went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and scored a run in Saturday's 7-6 loss to San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was part of Arizona's four-run fifth inning, leading off with a bunt single, swiping second base, then coming home on Ketel Marte's single. It was the 16th stolen base for McCarthy, who has 14 thefts in his 26 games since returning to the majors.
Jun 22 2023McCarthy is not in Thursday's lineup against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nick Ahmed and Alek Thomas entered the fray in this one, relegating McCarthy to the bench, even with righty Jake Irvin on the hill for Washington. McCarthy is hitting .274 with one home run and seven steals in 18 games this month.
Jun 17 2023McCarthy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy extended his hitting streak to six games (10-for-24), and his go-ahead solo shot in the eighth inning was his fifth extra-base hit during the streak. The outfielder hadn't homered since April 23, just two games before his demotion to Triple-A Reno. He's at two long balls, eight RBI, 18 runs scored, 14 stolen bases and a .233/.296/.357 slash line over 42 contests this year. He's seeing regular playing time thanks to his improved hitting of late, which has pushed Pavin Smith into more of a part-time role.
Jun 16 2023McCarthy went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-1 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy has stolen a base in consecutive games after going seven contests without a theft. The outfielder has also hit safely in five straight games, going 9-for-21 (.429) with four extra-base hits in that span. He's hit fairly well since returning to the majors May 26, lifting his season slash line to .230/.295/.333 with 14 steals, one home run, seven RBI and 17 runs scored over 140 plate appearances.
Jun 7 2023McCarthy went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 10-5 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy has multiple steals in two straight games and has stolen 10 bags in 10 games since being recalled from Triple-A Reno. The outfielder is getting on base with regularity since rejoining the parent club, which could mean a full season's worth of steals. McCarthy had 23 stolen bases over 99 games in 2022.
Jun 5 2023McCarthy went 0-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Sunday's 8-5 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his second MLB stint of 2023, McCarthy is showing off the same base-stealing skills he did when he got a second chance in 2022. Since returning from Triple-A Reno on May 26, the outfielder has swiped eight bases in nine games. McCarthy, who had a .229 on-base percentage at the time of his demotion to Reno in late April, has a .355 OBP since his recall.
Jun 3 2023McCarthy isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Saturday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy has bounced back nicely since returning to the big leagues May 26, slashing .320/.370/.360 with two RBI and six stolen bases. He'll be replaced in right field by Pavin Smith on Saturday, allowing Evan Longoria to serve as Arizona's DH and bat sixth.
Jun 1 2023McCarthy went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy singled to lead off the second and wasted no time stealing second for his fifth stolen base over the last three games. The 25-year-old has also notched six hits over that same span and has not struck out. He looks much more comfortable at the plate since being called back up from Triple-A Reno and should continue to be a great option for steals if he can continue to find ways to get on base.
May 31 2023McCarthy went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy's two steals gave him four thefts over the last two games and five since he was recalled from Triple-A Reno. The outfielder, who stole 23 bases in 99 games last season, is 5-for-14 with a walk since rejoining the parent club. He opened the season with an everyday role but was sent down to Reno with a .143 average and .229 OBP. If McCarthy avoids slumps, he'll be a steady supply of steals.
May 29 2023McCarthy went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run, two RBI and two stolen bases against Colorado in a 7-5 win Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was a key catalyst for the offense near the bottom of the order, knocking in Arizona's first two runs in the second inning and swiping second base on two occasions. The speedy outfielder recently returned from a prolonged stint in the minors and had gone 1-for-8 since his return coming into Monday, so the big performance could be a turning point in his season. McCarthy's sprint speed ranks in the 98th percentile in the majors, making him a legitimate threat to steal any time he reaches base.
May 28 2023McCarthy will start in right field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy will man right field for the third game in a row after he went 1-for-5 with a double, a walk and a stolen base between his first two contests since returning from Triple-A Reno. With Dominic Fletcher now back in the minors, McCarthy looks like he'll handle an everyday role in the Arizona outfield. Despite his struggles over 76 plate appearances in the majors this season (.487 OPS), McCarthy makes for an intriguing speculative pickup off the waiver wire due to the stolen-base upside he displayed with Arizona in 2022.
May 26 2023McCarthy went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy tore up Triple-A pitching with a .322/.410/..522 slash line, four home runs, four stolen bases, 17 RBI and 17 runs scored in 22 games over the last month. The outfielder should get a look in an everyday role, either in center field or right field, as long as he can continue his strong hitting following his call-up. At the major-league level this year, he has a .138 batting average, .464 OPS, one homer and three steals through 73 plate appearances, so he still has a ways to go to prove himself again after regressing from last year's breakout campaign.
Apr 5 2023McCarthy went 2-for-3 with a walk, was hit by a pitch, scored two runs and was successful on one of two attempted steals in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was part of a lower-half of the order that was a key to the win. He started Arizona's four-run eighth inning with a single and stole second base before racing home with the tying run on a safety squeeze bunt by shortstop Geraldo Perdomo. McCarthy stole 23 bases (caught three times) in 99 games last season, so he has the ability to make an impact for fantasy teams.
Apr 3 2023McCarthy went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a stolen base and was hit by a pitch in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy laid down a drag bunt with two outs in the ninth for his first hit of the season, which delivered the game-winning run. Arizona's primary right fielder had not swung the bat well and decided to take a chance when Los Angeles first baseman Freddie Freeman dropped deep behind the bag. McCarthy went 1-for-10 during the season-opening four-game set in Los Angeles.
Apr 1 2023McCarthy will be on the bench Saturday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clayton Kershaw marks the second southpaw the Diamondbacks have faced in their first three games, giving us two windows into their plans for their lefty-heavy outfield this season. On Opening Day, Alek Thomas hit the bench, with Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and McCarthy starting from left to right and Kyle Lewis serving as the designated hitter. This time around, McCarthy sits while Gurriel, Thomas and Carroll handle the outfield. Lewis will again serve as the designated hitter.
Mar 17 2023McCarthy was scratched from the Diamondbacks' Cactus League lineup Friday due to flu-like symptoms, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He should be ready to go in a day or two. Tim Tawa has replaced McCarthy in center field.
Oct 2 2022McCarthy went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning and later stole third as part of a double-steal with Christian Walker. The theft was McCarthy's fifth in his last seven games, and he's now gone 9-for-19 in his last four contests. The outfielder has shown strong contact-hitting skills in 2022, striking out at a 20.5 percent rate while batting .295. He's added modest power and speed as well, logging eight home runs, 23 steals, 43 RBI, 53 runs scored and an .800 OPS through 341 plate appearances.
Sep 30 2022McCarthy went 3-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 10-4 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy finished an excellent September with 10 steals in 12 attempts across 23 games. He also hit .299 (26-for-87) this month, though he put up only four extra-base hits. The speedy outfielder's surge has him up to a .291/.353/.441 slash line with 22 steals, eight home runs, 41 RBI and 51 runs scored through 94 contests.
Sep 29 2022McCarthy went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-2 extra-inning win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy, who stole his 20th and 21st bases of the season, is putting the final touches on a surprising fantasy year. He bounced between the majors and minors over the first half, but the outfielder has been productive during the second half. He's slashing .305/.372/.443 with 17 steals and 32 RBI over 58 games since the break. While the Diamondbacks showcased their outfield of the future this season -- Corbin Carroll, Alek Thomas and Daulton Varsho -- McCarthy emerged as a legitimate candidate for a starting job in 2023.
Sep 28 2022McCarthy started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 10-2 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This marked McCarthy's first game back from the bereavement list. He reclaimed his normal No. 3 spot in the batting order, which has been his home the last 16 games. The news of the organization's demotion of Alek Thomas to Triple-A Reno shouldn't impact McCarthy too much. The club activated Pavin Smith from the IL to replace Thomas, giving the team the same amount of outfielders vying for starts.
Sep 26 2022The Diamondbacks reinstated McCarthy from the bereavement list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy figures to re-enter the lineup Tuesday in Houston after missing the weekend series. The outfielder has gone hitless in his last three contests but has slashed .288/.358/.411 with two home runs and 10 RBI in 19 games this month.
Sep 23 2022McCarthy was placed on the bereavement list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This news came out just before Arizona's lineup, which McCarthy obviously won't be included in. He must miss a minimum of three days and a maximum of seven days, so McCarthy won't play this weekend against the Giants.
Sep 22 2022McCarthy isn't starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting McCarthy will retreat to the bench against lefty-throwing Julio Urias. Christian Walker will replace him as designated hitter, while Emmanuel Rivera will pick up a start at first base, batting third.
Sep 18 2022McCarthy started in left field and went 2-for-4 with a double in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy returned to the lineup after getting a breather Friday against left-hander Blake Snell and had two of Arizona's five hits. The Diamondbacks' offense has dried up on their current homestand, with Saturday's shutout being the third in six games at Chase Field. McCarthy, however, remains as consistent as he's been all second half. He's 6-for-19 during the homestand and batting .339 since the break.
Sep 16 2022McCarthy will sit Friday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy's off day comes against lefty Blake Snell, but it isn't necessarily a sign that he's now stuck in a platoon, as he'd started against each of the last eight southpaws the Diamondbacks faced. He's been on fire lately, hitting .366/.416/.606 with four homers and eight steals in his last 18 games, but it will be Daulton Varsho who starts in right field Friday.
Sep 15 2022McCarthy went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and was caught stealing in Wednesday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy nearly ended the game in the bottom of the ninth with an attempted steal of home, but reliever Evan Phillips nailed him on a close play. It was just the second time in 20 attempts McCarthy's been caught this year. A spare piece at the start of the season, McCarthy's played his way into a regular role with an .889 OPS in the second half and appears headed for an everyday job in 2023. The outfield will be crowded next season with Corbin Carroll, Daulton Varsho and Alek Thomas in the mix, but the left-handed hitting McCarthy could become the designated hitter -- as he was Wednesday -- either every day or most days against right-handers.
Sep 12 2022McCarthy went 4-for-6 with a triple, three RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in a 12-6 victory over the Rockies on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy tallied hits in four consecutive at-bats and stole second base in a highly productive start from the number three spot in the lineup. McCarthy punctuated the performance with an RBI triple in the ninth inning. It was his third triple of the season. McCarthy is now slashing an excellent .305/.365/.484 in 80 games played. The 25-year-old has a an enviable success rate on the basepaths as well, having stolen 17 bases in 18 attempts.
Sep 10 2022McCarthy went 3-for-5 with a solo home run along with two additional RBI and one additional run scored in a 13-10 loss to the Rockies on Friday. He stole one base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy flashed a combination of power and speed by hitting his eighth home run and stealing his 16th base of the season. McCarthy is slashing .294/.352/.471 and has a Baseball-Reference WAR of 1.9 in 78 games played. The 25-year-old has shown a willingness to run early in his career, and especially of late with four steals in his last four games.
Sep 7 2022McCarthy went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy swiped his third base in the last two games, giving him 15 for the season. Since the All-Star break, the Diamondbacks are tied for first in MLB with 36 steals, led by McCarthy (13) and Josh Rojas (11).
Sep 5 2022McCarthy went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and two stolen bases in Monday's 5-0 victory versus San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy singled and stole second base in the fourth inning and walked before swiping another bag in the ninth. The latter theft helped produce a run, as McCarthy reached third on a groundout and scored on a sacrifice fly. McCarthy has been a big help in the stolen-base department since returning from a stint in the minors July 11, recording 13 thefts on 14 attempts. He's also batting .322 with five home runs and 26 RBI over 44 games during that span.
Sep 4 2022McCarthy went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in a 5-1 win against the Brewers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy singled home a run in the sixth inning and provided additional insurance with a two-run shot to right off Milwaukee reliever Brent Suter. The 25-year-old has now homered in three of his last five contests, during which he's batted 6-for-19 with 10 RBI. McCarthy is slashing .288/.348/.464 with seven home runs, 40 runs, 35 RBI and 12 stolen bases through 74 games this season.
Sep 3 2022McCarthy isn't starting Saturday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy started the last seven games and hit .321 with two home runs, a triple, a double, nine RBI, six runs and two stolen bases. Ketel Marte will serve as the designated hitter and bat third.
Sep 1 2022McCarthy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 18-2 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy homered for a second straight game and has registered at least one RBI in nine of the last 12 contests. When the Diamondbacks called up Corbin Carroll on Monday, it seemed the move would cut into McCarthy's playing time, but the outfielder has started all three games since the rookie's arrival, moving around from left field to designated hitter to right field. DH is expected to be his primary home, but McCarthy can also spell any of the outfield starters.
Aug 30 2022McCarthy went 2-for-5 with a home run, a triple and five RBI in Tuesday's 12-3 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy hit a two-run triple in the second inning and a three-run homer in the fourth to blow things wide open for the Diamondbacks' offense. The 25-year-old's playing time is at risk with top prospect Corbin Carroll in the majors, but McCarthy has at least one RBI in eight of his last 11 games. That productivity could lock him in as the designated hitter going forward. McCarthy is slashing .288/.349/.447 with five homers, 30 RBI, 38 runs scored, 12 stolen bases, 14 doubles and two triples through 70 contests.
Aug 29 2022McCarthy went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy delivered the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth, continuing a strong run since he was given a regular spot in the starting lineup. He apparently learned to be a more patient hitter from his most recent time in the minors, dropping a 34.9 K% over his first two MLB stints this season to 11.1% since rejoining the Diamondbacks on July 11. McCarthy's settled in nicely, but one wonders how the callup of prospect Corbin Carroll will impact his opportunities. Any time in the outfield lost to Carroll could be made up as designated hitter, but Ketel Marte has been filling that role since he aggravated a hamstring injury.
Aug 28 2022McCarthy went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and two steals in Saturday's 10-5 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy made it home on a Geraldo Perdomo single in the second inning and again in the eighth, then scored on an Alek Thomas sac fly in the ninth. He also swiped two bags in the contest and is now up to 12 steals on the year. The outfielder has received significant playing time this month and is performing well, slashing .324/.400/.419. His batting average sits at .292 on the season to go along with four homers.
Aug 26 2022McCarthy will hit the bench Friday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy has been on fire over his last 10 games, hitting .375 with a homer and three steals, but he'll nonetheless get the day off Friday. Jordan Luplow will start in left field.
Aug 24 2022McCarthy went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-3 win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy continued his surprising run, which has been a boon to fantasy managers over the second half of the season. The stolen base was his 10th of the season and eighth since the All-Star break. McCarthy's also providing value with his bat, hitting .321 with an .831 OPS over 34 games since being recalled July 11.
Aug 21 2022McCarthy went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 16-7 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy started an eighth-inning rally with a solo blast, which presaged two more runs that brought Arizona within one run. However, the bullpen didn't give the team a chance the following inning, giving up eight runs in the top of the ninth. This was McCarthy's first home run since being recalled in July, and the outfielder has put together a sustained stretch of hitting since then. McCarthy is slashing .308/.368/.423 over 32 contests. He's had initial bursts after being recalled previously, but those streaks didn't last as long as this current one.
Aug 18 2022McCarthy entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-1 with two RBI in Arizona's 3-2 win over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy delivered a key two-run single in the top of the eighth, which turned out to be the game-deciding play. The outfielder has been getting regular work of late thanks to a .357/.419/.429 slash line with seven RBI and three steals over the last nine contests.
Aug 14 2022McCarthy went 1-for-3 with a walk, run, RBI and two stolen bases in a 7-4 win against the Rockies on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy walked and stole second in the second inning before doubling in a run, stealing third and scoring in the fourth. The 25-year-old has collected five of his nine steals in August, though the double was his first extra-base hit of the month as he's slashing a mediocre .225/.326/.250 across 11 games.
Aug 11 2022McCarthy isn't starting Thursday against Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy is getting a day off after he went 3-for-9 with three RBI, a run, two stolen bases, a walk and a strikeout over the last three games. Jordan Luplow will draw the start in left field and bat seventh.
Aug 10 2022McCarthy went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-4 win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy's taking advantage of a regular spot in the lineup and giving fantasy managers an unexpected boost in the stolen-base category. The outfielder, who swiped bags in two consecutive games, has stolen six (caught once) over the last 21 contests. It helps that's been hitting, as he boasts a .299/.356/.388 slash line during his 21-game run.
Aug 9 2022McCarthy went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 3-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy posted his sixth steal of the season and fifth in 20 games since he was recalled July 11. He's been a lineup regular lately, starting 13 of Arizona's 15 games since the break. The lefty-hitting outfielder is slashing .286/.348/.381 during this latest stint in the majors.
Aug 7 2022McCarthy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy started the last 11 games and will receive a day off after posting a .275/.341/.325 slash line during that stretch. Jordan Luplow will enter the lineup in left field for Arizona in the series finale.
Aug 2 2022McCarthy went 0-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Monday's 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old has been busy on the basepaths since taking over as Arizona's starting left fielder, attempting a steal in three straight games and going 2-fof-3. Since being called back up in mid-July, McCarthy is slashing .333/.400/.467 through 50 plate appearances with four of his five stolen bases on the year, in addition to six doubles, three RBI and eight runs scored.
Jul 31 2022Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said McCarthy will get the "lion's share" of the available playing time in left field following the trade of David Peralta to the Rays on Saturday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That likely means the lefty-hitting McCarthy will be in the lineup against righties and could be subject to replacement by Jordan Luplow against southpaws. McCarthy has been highly productive since being recalled earlier in July, going 13-for-39 with three walks, six doubles, three RBI, three stolen bases and eight runs scored over 12 games. It should be noted that McCarthy had a similar initial surge when recalled in late May before being sent back down to Triple-A.
Jul 30 2022McCarthy went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was the only Arizona batter to get beyond first base in six innings of shutout ball from Atlanta starter Ian Anderson. In the ninth, McCarthy added an RBI single. The outfielder has three multi-hit efforts in eight games since the All-Star break, batting .333 (9-for-27) in that span. He's up to a .263/.315/.432 slash line with four steals, three home runs, 12 RBI, 24 runs scored, nine doubles and a triple in 128 plate appearances. With David Peralta traded to the Rays on Saturday, McCarthy is in line for a boost in playing time, though it's unclear if he'll move into an everyday role in left field or if he'll platoon with Jordan Luplow.
Jul 26 2022McCarthy went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Monday's 7-0 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy started for the third time in four games since the break, and since the start of that stretch he is 5-for-12 (.417) with a walk, two doubles, a stolen base and four runs scored. The lefty-hitting outfielder could soon replace David Peralta, who turns 35 in August and is an ideal trade candidate.
Jul 25 2022McCarthy will start in left field and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting McCarthy will pick up his third start in four games and could have a hold on a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching if he continues to acquit himself well at the dish. Since his July 11 promotion from Triple-A Reno, McCarthy has gotten on base at a .364 clip while contributing four doubles and two stolen bases in seven games.
Jul 23 2022McCarthy went 2-for-4 with a double, a run, an RBI and a stolen base in a 7-2 win against Washington on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy doubled in the fourth inning and singled home a run, stole second and scored as part of a four-run sixth. The 24-year-old has logged two of his three thefts in July and is slashing .300/.368/.500 with four doubles in 20 July at-bats.
Jul 17 2022McCarthy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy will head to the bench after he started in three of the Diamondbacks' last four games while going 4-for-12 with three doubles and a run scored. He looks to be Arizona's No. 4 outfielder behind Alek Thomas, David Peralta and Daulton Varsho, though McCarthy should still be able to pick up at least a couple of starts per week while he's up with the big club.
Jul 11 2022McCarthy recorded a walk, a stolen base and a run in Monday's 4-3 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy pinch hit for Buddy Kennedy in the eighth inning, drawing a walk. He added a steal and scored on a Sergio Alcantara single, and that run ended up being the difference. McCarthy was called up from Triple-A Reno on Monday after hitting .333 with an .882 OPS in 16 games after he was sent down in mid-June. The outfielder has a .228/.291/.405 slash line with three home runs, nine RBI, 17 runs scored and two steals in 32 major-league contests, and he's likely to be limited to a depth role unless he can hit his way into more playing time.
Jun 17 2022McCarthy was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was losing out on playing time against right-handed pitchers since the return of Carson Kelly, which pushed Daulton Varsho to the outfield. This will allow McCarthy to get everyday reps at Triple-A. He slashed .228/.282/.405 with three home runs, one steal and a 34.9 percent strikeout rate in 79 MLB at-bats.
Jun 13 2022McCarthy remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy had a semi-regular spot in the Arizona lineup to close out May, but he now finds himself on the bench for the eighth time in 12 games to begin June. Playing time is likely to be even harder to come by for McCarthy moving forward with Daulton Varsho expected to factor into the outfield and designated-hitter mix more frequently now that catcher Carson Kelly has returned from the 10-day injured list.
Jun 9 2022McCarthy is not in Thursday's lineup against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy has been nominally atop the depth chart in right field recently, but he sits roughly half the time and will head to the bench for a second game in a row, this time with righty Tyler Mahle on the hill for the opposition. Jordan Luplow will start in right field and bat sixth.
Jun 8 2022McCarthy isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy went 2-for-6 with a double, two runs and three strikeouts over the last two games, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Jordan Luplow will start in right field and bat sixth.
Jun 4 2022McCarthy isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's series opener against Pittsburgh, but he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Pavin Smith will start in right field while Jordan Luplow serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 1 2022McCarthy isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy will remain on the bench for the second straight game Wednesday. Pavin Smith will get the start again in right field and bat sixth in the series finale versus the Braves.
May 31 2022McCarthy will sit Tuesday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy sits for just the second time in 11 games since his return from Triple-A Reno. He posted an .881 OPS in the first seven games of that stretch but went 0-for-8 with five strikeouts over the last two contests. Pavin Smith will start in right field Tuesday.
May 29 2022McCarthy started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy tripled in a run in the second inning and came home on Geraldo Perdomo's triple two batters later. In addition to the extra-base hits, McCarthy also made a couple of nice catches, one of which prevented additional runs. He's started seven of eight games since being called up a week ago, mostly slotting in at right field while Pavin Smith has bounced between right field, first base and DH. The game appears to have slowed down for McCarthy in his second stint in the majors this season. He's batting .333 (9-for-27) with three walks, three extra-base hits, six RBI, six runs and a stolen base during his seven-start run.
May 23 2022McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy found himself in the starting nine for a third straight game in right field, while Pavin Smith shifted to first base in place of Christian Walker. McCarthy has hit safely in all three games since being called up, going 6-for-13 with a double, four RBI, a stolen base and three runs scored. It looks like he and Smith will share right field for the time being.
May 22 2022McCarthy started in right field and went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, a stolen base, an RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Called up from Triple-A Reno on Friday, McCarthy started two consecutive games in right field and is 5-for-9 with three RBI. McCarthy, who started the year in the majors before being optioned with a .425 OPS, told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic that he did nothing different at Reno. The major difference was getting more at-bats in the minors, and in the few opportunities he had with Arizona, he was trying to do too much. It's unclear if he's taking over for a slumping Pavin Smith, but the Diamondbacks may ride McCarthy's hot streak.
May 21 2022McCarthy started in right field and went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Friday's 10-6 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was called up earlier in the day and got the start in right field against a right-hander, which is normally a spot for Pavin Smith. It's unclear if the right field depth chart changed, or if this was chance to give a breather to Smith, who has a .326 OPS over the last 12 games.
May 20 2022McCarthy was recalled from Triple-A Reno and will start in right field Friday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was optioned to Reno in late April, but he's recently been traveling with the big-league club as a member of the practice squad. He appeared in 13 games for Arizona prior to the demotion and hit .120/.185/.240 with a 42.9 percent strikeout rate.
Apr 25 2022McCarthy was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy won an Opening Day roster spot but didn't do much with his opportunities, hitting .120/.185/.240 while striking out in 12 of his 28 plate appearances. He's no longer needed now that fellow outfielder Jordan Luplow (oblique) is back from the injured list.
Apr 22 2022McCarthy started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy, who gave primary center fielder Daulton Varsho a break for the day, homered in his first plate appearance in the second inning. This was the fourth start in 13 games for McCarthy, a reserve outfielder who offers some measure of speed.
Apr 11 2022McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 10-5 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy made his first start of the season, slotting in for right fielder Pavin Smith. The lefty-hitting outfielder got the chance amid a team-wide batting funk that didn't get much better Sunday. The 1-3 Diamondbacks are last in MLB with a .129 batting average and 15 hits through four games. Other than the ninth innings of the first and fourth game, Arizona's offense produced three runs over 34 innings.
Apr 4 2022McCarthy is projected to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster as a backup outfielder, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-swinging McCarthy can play all three outfield positions, offers a speed element for manager Torey Lovullo, and played well enough to earn a spot. After a 1-for-3 with a stolen base and run scored as the starting center fielder Sunday, McCarthy is 10-for-30 with a home run, triple, double, four RBI, three stolen bases and five runs scored over 12 Cactus League games.
Oct 2 2021McCarthy isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy went 1-for-3 with a run, a walk and a strikeout Friday and will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. David Peralta, Daulton Varsho and Pavin Smith will start in the outfield from left to right.
Sep 30 2021McCarthy is not in the lineup Thursday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy is 3-for-16 in his past seven games and will take a seat for Thursday's contest. Daulton Varsho will man center field in the series final for the Diamondbacks.
Sep 28 2021McCarthy went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, two runs and a walk in the loss to the Giants on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder singled and scored in the third inning before hitting a round tripper off lefty reliever Tony Watson in the seventh. The long ball was his second of the year, both of which have come in his last seven games. Over that stretch, he is 4-for-15 with three extra-base hits and a stolen base.
Sep 18 2021McCarthy started in center field and went 1-for-4 in Friday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy filled in for Ketel Marte, who was getting a rest day. McCarthy, who has played sporadically, has a four-game hit streak dating back to Sept. 10. He should continue to making about three or four starts per week the rest of the season.
Sep 2 2021McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy walked, stole second and came around to score on a Nick Ahmed single during Arizona's six-run third inning. It was a the second consecutive start for the lefty-hitting outfielder, who was part of Tuesday's near no-hitter by San Diego lefty Blake Snell. The steal was the first for McCarthy, who had double-digit steals over three full minor-league seasons, including a career-high 29 in 2021. He's started four of the six games since being called up from Triple-A Reno and will be in the outfield mix through the end of the season. That could become an everyday job for McCarthy if the Diamondbacks move Pavin Smith to first base full time in place of the 30-year-old Christian Walker (.673 OPS).
Aug 28 2021McCarthy started in center field and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McCarthy was called up from Triple-A Reno on Friday and made his MLB debut that night, filling in for the injured Ketel Marte (hip) in center. Marte's injury might normally clear a path to at-bats for Daulton Varsho, a catcher/outfielder, but Varsho was behind the plate Friday while Carson Kelly got a breather. Seeing that Marte entered the game as a pinch hitter and played four innings at second base, he should be back in the center-field mix, although the Diamondbacks may want him playing a less stressful position in the infield. McCarthy had a combined .832 OPS with 15 home runs and 29 steals at Double-A Amarillo and Reno.
Aug 27 2021McCarthy was called up from Triple-A Reno prior to Friday's game against the Phillies, Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A second-round selection in 2018, McCarthy has made steady progress through the Arizona organization and is now in line to make his major-league debut. The outfielder clubbed nine homers while hitting .262/.330/.508 across 212 plate appearances with Reno, and it wouldn't be surprising if he's given an extended look during the final weeks of the big-league season.
Jun 4 2018The Diamondbacks have selected McCarthy with the 39th overall pick in the 2018 first-year player draft.The younger brother Joe McCarthy, an outfield prospect in the upper levels of the Rays' system, Jake entered the year with a chance to go in the first round, but a broken wrist cost him most of his junior year at Virginia. He is hitting .329/.414/.415 with zero home runs, nine steals (on nine attempts) and a 9:10 K:BB in 82 at-bats, illustrating the pros and cons associated with the profile. Virginia has become the new Stanford, teaching a contact-oriented swing that doesn't play in the pros, so for McCarthy to do enough damage with his bat to make it as a regular he will need to overhaul his swing. His plus speed will play just fine in center field, and he may have a good enough approach to eventually hit atop a lineup. The development of his bat will make or break his big-league prospects. The recent history of high-pedigree Virginia hitters in pro ball isn't great.