CARSON KELLY NEWS

Kelly, lowly D-Backs rally past NL East-leading Braves 6-4

Carson Kelly hit a tying three-run homer in a five-run seventh inning, Daulton Varsho followed with a go-ahead double and the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks beat the NL East-leadi...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives breather Wednesday Kelly is out of the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta.

Impact Kelly started the past three games and will take a day off after going 1-for-11 with an RBI and a run scored during that stretch. Daulton Varsho will work behind the plate in his place.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Siri, McCormick rally AL West-leading Astros past D-backs

Jose Siri and Chas McCormick hit back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning, rallying the AL West-leading Houston Astros over the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets breather Kelly is not in Saturday's lineup against the Astros.

Impact Kelly has started consecutive games for the Diamondbacks, but he will take a seat having gone hitless across his last 12 at-bats. Daulton Varsho will take over behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Kelly is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Kelly is 2-for-15 across his last five contests dating back to Sept. 7. He'll sit for the second time in three games as Daulton Varsho works behind the plate and bats third.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kershaw strikes out 5 in return, Dodgers beat D-backs 5-1

Clayton Kershaw struck out five in his first start since July 3 and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 for their seventh straight home win

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Sunday Kelly will sit Sunday against Seattle.

Impact Kelly has struggled to a .167/.205/.278 slash line over his last 11 games. He'll get a rest Sunday as Daulton Varsho takes over behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners inch closer in wild-card chase, top D'backs 5-4

Tom Murphy hit a two-run home run in the second inning and added a solo shot in the sixth, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 for their eighth win in 11 gam...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Wednesday Kelly isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Kelly went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's loss and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Daulton Varsho will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Kelly is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.

Impact Kelly started the past two games and will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale versus Seattle. Daulton Varsho will work behind the plate in his place.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Kelly went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-5 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Kelly was part of a four-run first inning that wiped out a 3-0 lead Seattle took in the top half of the frame. It was his 11th homer of the season. Since returning from a hand injury in late July, Kelly is slashing .239/.343/.386 over 102 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seager hits 2 HRs, slugs Mariners past Diamondbacks 8-5

Kyle Seager slugged a pair of three-run homers, J

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to bench Kelly isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Impact Kelly will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 2-for-15 with a run and four strikeouts across his last five appearances. Daulton Varsho will start behind the plate and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Kelly will get the day off Monday against the Padres.

Impact Kelly has had a strong season at the plate, hitting .256/.377/.435, but the Diamondbacks have been careful not to overwork him. He hasn't started more than two games in a row behind the plate since mid-June, so he'll hit the bench here after starting both games over the weekend in Philadelphia. Daulton Varsho will catch Tyler Gilbert in his absence.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Kelly isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Kelly went 3-for-6 with two homers and four RBI across the last two games, but he'll get a breather Friday. Daulton Varsho will start behind the plate and bat sixth.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nola expected to start for the Phillies against the Diamondbacks

The Phillies will roll out Aaron Nola to the mound Friday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Taylor Widener the start

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smashes home run Kelly went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored in a win over the Phillies on Thursday.

Impact Kelly provided some late insurance with an eighth-inning home run Thursday collecting three RBI to bring his season total to 34. The veteran backstop has now reached base in 10 of his last 11 games, which includes a hit in eight of 11 contests.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks a perfect 4-0 against Phillies after 8-7 win

Carson Kelly hit a two run-homer and drove in three runs, Nick Ahmed added a two-run blast, Christian Walker had a career-high four hits, and Zac Gallen pitched five strong innings...

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats pinch-hit HR Kelly entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter and hit a solo home run in a 5-2 win over the Pirates.

Impact Kelly's seventh-inning blast turned out to be the winning run. The home run was his first since June 15, snapping a 23-game drought. He continues to be the Diamondbacks' primary catcher, playing four or five games per week, but the team could tilt the balance over the final month and give prospect Daulton Varsho more time behind the dish. Varsho has been getting most of his opportunities in the outfield since Kelly returned from a wrist injury at the end of July.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits for series finale Kelly is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Kelly will get a breather as the Diamondbacks wrap up their series in Pittsburgh. Daulton Varsho gets a turn behind the plate, catching for starting pitcher Tyler Gilbert.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brubaker ends lengthy losing streak, Pirates edge D'backs

JT Brubaker pitched five scoreless innings for his first win in nearly three months, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Sunday Kelly is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact A 1-for-4 performance Saturday has Kelly hitting .314 with two extra-base hits, four RBI and four walks in his last 10 games. Daulton Varsho is catching and batting eighth Sunday.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Kelly isn't starting Thursday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Kelly has gone 2-for-8 with an RBI and two strikeouts across his last two appearances, but he'll retreat to the bench as he continues to alternate starts behind the dish. Bryan Holaday will start at catcher and bat eighth.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Kelly is not in the lineup Tuesday against Philadelphia.

Impact Kelly has an .800 OPS in August and will be out of the starting nine for the second time in the past three games. Daulton Varsho will start behind the plate Tuesday for Arizona.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Kelly is not starting Saturday's game against the Padres.

Impact A 1-for-3 performance Friday raised Kelly's average to .322 in nine games since the beginning of August. He's also drawn five walks and scored six runs in that span. Daulton Varsho will catch and bat seventh Saturday.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE